Texas

Child Killed in Accident at Regency Dr in Grand Prairie, TX

Published on: September 12, 2022

Date of Accident
September 10, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Michael Richardson Jr
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Regency Dr, Grand Prairie, TX, USA

What Happened

Grand Prairie Police are investigating a crash that killed a child at Regency Dr in Grand Prairie, TX on September 10th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 8 p.m. According to investigators, a vehicle operated 35-year-old Herschel Pearson is accused of striking a 6-year-old boy crossing the road to retrieve a ball from a nearby empty lot. The child, identified as Michael Richardson Jr, was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. Authorities allege Pearson with intoxicated and he was placed under arrest on an intoxication manslaughter charge. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Grand Prairie Police
Vehicles Involved
SUV
Road/Highway
Regency Dr
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

SUV collided with a child crossing the street

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