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Sledding accident in Frisco leaves one teen dead, another critically injured

Cars navigate icy roads after Winter Storm Fern passes the area Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Dallas.
Yfat Yossifor
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KERA
Cars navigate icy roads after Winter Storm Fern passes the area Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Dallas.

A 16-year-old girl is dead and another is in critical condition after a sledding accident in Frisco on Sunday afternoon, according to the Frisco Police Department.

The incident occurred near Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court. At approximately 2:30 PM, Frisco police and fire departments responded to a call reporting the accident. Two 16-year-old females were found with life-threatening injuries. One teenager died after being transported to a local hospital; the other remains in critical condition. No further identifying information will be released due to the victims' age.

Preliminary investigations suggest a 16-year-old male was operating a Jeep Wrangler, pulling the two females on a sled. Witnesses reported that the sled struck a curb and collided with a tree.

The incident remains under active investigation with support from the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. The Frisco Police Department urges anyone with information about the accident to contact them.

Authorities are cautioning the public about the extreme dangers of snow and ice, urging everyone to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outdoor activity until conditions improve.

Alexsis Jones is a member of KERA’s morning team, as its Morning Show Producer. Alexsis was previously the Local Content Manager and Co-Producer of the West Texas Dispatch at KACU in Abilene, TX. Alexsis graduated from ACU with a bachelor’s in AD/PR and minors in English and Marketing. In her free time Alexsis enjoys reading, photography, and watching video essays over obscure topics.