Texas

Child Killed in Accident at McCart Ave and Seminary Dr in Fort Worth, TX

Date
October 7, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

McCart Ave & West Seminary Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Kia Optima, Volkswagen Beetle, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Road/Highway
McCart Ave and Seminary Dr
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kia Optima, Volkswagen Beetle and a Jeep Grand Cherokee were involved in a crash


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a child at McCart Ave and Seminary Dr in Fort Worth, TX on October 7th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 11:01 p.m. According to investigators, a Kia Optima was eastbound on Seminary Dr at the time. Headed southbound on McCart was a Volkswagen Beetle. Stopped at a red light at westbound Seminary was a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Officials allege the Kia ran a red light, continued eastbound and struck the Volkswagen which struck the Jeep. Following the crash, reports say the Kia continued eastbound without stopping to render aid. Authorities say a child involved in the crash suffered fatal injuries while two occupants of the Volkswagen, 60-year-old driver, Maria Melendez Estrada and 23-year-old Stephanie Trevino, had non-life-threatening injuries. The occupants of the Jeep were uninjured, reports say. Additional information was not immediately available.

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