Update (January 28, 2026): Authorities said the second teen involved in this accident died on January 27 from injuries suffered in the crash.

Frisco, TX — January 25, 2026, a teen was killed and another was injured in an afternoon sledding accident on Majestic Gardens Drive.

Authorities said a Jeep was pulling two people on a sled near Killian Court when the sled hit a curb and crashed into a tree.

Two 16-year-old girls were hospitalized in critical condition after the crash, according to authorities. One of them died from her injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Collin County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Recreational activities that involve vehicles can sometimes cross into risky territory, and when something goes wrong, the focus shifts to figuring out exactly how it happened. Understanding the full picture is essential; not just for closure, but to determine whether anything could or should have been prevented.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? An incident involving a vehicle pulling a sled doesn’t fall into the usual categories that crash investigators deal with. That makes it all the more important to know whether investigators went beyond a surface-level review. Did they document the vehicle’s path with precision? Were statements gathered about how fast the Jeep was going and how the sled was connected? Was the investigation handled by someone with experience in reconstructing less conventional crashes? These factors matter when the situation falls outside standard driving behavior.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even when the setup appears informal or unsafe, mechanical issues can still play a part. For example, if the Jeep experienced brake problems or a steering fault, that could have contributed to the loss of control. It's also worth asking whether the way the sled was attached affected the vehicle’s handling. A mechanical inspection might confirm that everything was working, or uncover something that wasn’t.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles store a wide range of electronic data that can help confirm what was happening at the time of a crash. Things like throttle input, speed and braking patterns might help clarify whether the Jeep was being operated within a safe range. GPS or phone data could also help verify location, timing and other important details. If investigators didn’t retrieve that information early, it may no longer be available.

When unusual incidents like this occur, it’s important to look past assumptions and gather all the relevant facts. Clear answers depend on thorough work, regardless of how out-of-the-ordinary the situation might seem.

Key Takeaways:

• Even informal vehicle activities deserve a full and skilled crash investigation.
• Mechanical issues can’t be ruled out without a close inspection of the vehicle.
• Electronic data from the vehicle and devices can provide essential insight.