Flower Mound, Texas, December 3, 2025
A 14-year-old girl was fatally struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street at the intersection of Valley Ridge Boulevard and Browning Drive in Flower Mound, Texas. The incident occurred in the afternoon, resulting in her transportation to a hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver, a 60-year-old man, remained at the scene, and an investigation is underway. The local school district expressed condolences and is offering support to grieving students and staff.
Flower Mound, Texas
A 14-year-old girl was fatally struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street in Flower Mound, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon.
Incident Details
The accident occurred around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Valley Ridge Boulevard and Browning Drive. The driver of a 2020 Chevrolet pickup truck, a 60-year-old resident of Lewisville, was stopped at a stop sign facing south on Browning Drive. As the teenager began crossing the street, the driver proceeded forward, striking her in the intersection. The victim, a Flower Mound resident, was transported to Medical City Denton Hospital by the Flower Mound Fire Department, where she later died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. As of 6:12 p.m. on Tuesday, the intersection was reopened to traffic. Neither the driver nor the victim has been publicly identified. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed whether criminal charges will be pursued against the driver.
Community Impact
The victim was a ninth-grade student at Marcus Ninth Grade Campus in the Lewisville Independent School District. The district expressed deep sadness over the loss and offered support to students and staff during this difficult time. In respect for the family’s privacy, no further personal information about the victim has been released. The district’s crisis counseling team is available to assist those affected by the tragedy.
Background
Flower Mound, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, has experienced previous traffic-related fatalities involving pedestrians. In May 2020, an 18-year-old woman was ejected from her vehicle and killed in a crash on Flower Mound Road. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in the area. Local authorities continue to investigate and address traffic safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happened in the Flower Mound accident?
A 14-year-old girl was fatally struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street at the intersection of Valley Ridge Boulevard and Browning Drive in Flower Mound, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon.
Who was involved in the accident?
The driver was a 60-year-old resident of Lewisville, Texas, operating a 2020 Chevrolet pickup truck. The victim was a 14-year-old girl from Flower Mound, Texas, and a ninth-grade student at Marcus Ninth Grade Campus in the Lewisville Independent School District.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed whether criminal charges will be pursued against the driver. Neither the driver nor the victim has been publicly identified.
How is the community responding to the tragedy?
The Lewisville Independent School District has expressed deep sadness over the loss and is offering support to students and staff during this difficult time. The district’s crisis counseling team is available to assist those affected by the tragedy.
Have there been similar incidents in Flower Mound?
Yes, in May 2020, an 18-year-old woman was ejected from her vehicle and killed in a crash on Flower Mound Road. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Intersection of Valley Ridge Boulevard and Browning Drive, Flower Mound, Texas |
| Time | Approximately 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| Victim | 14-year-old girl, ninth-grade student at Marcus Ninth Grade Campus, Lewisville Independent School District |
| Driver | 60-year-old resident of Lewisville, Texas, operating a 2020 Chevrolet pickup truck |
| Outcome | Victim transported to Medical City Denton Hospital, later died from injuries; driver remained at the scene, uninjured |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing; no public identification of individuals involved; no disclosure of potential criminal charges |
| Community Response | Lewisville Independent School District offering support to students and staff; crisis counseling team available |
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