Two 16-Year-Old Girls, Including Wakeland Sophomore, Killed After Jeep-Towed Sled Hits Tree

Two 16-year-old girls were killed when a sled being towed behind a Jeep Wrangler struck a curb and collided with a tree in a Frisco neighborhood, Frisco Police Department officials said. Officers were called to the intersection of Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court Sunday afternoon, Jan. 28, 2026. First responders found two teens with life-threatening injuries, administered life-saving measures and transported both to local hospitals; one teen, identified as Elizabeth Angle, a Wakeland High School sophomore, later died, and police confirmed the second teen also died after hospitalization.

Investigators said a 16-year-old boy was driving the Jeep and that witnesses reported the sled struck a curb before hitting the tree. Frisco Police Department is working with the Denton County District Attorney’s Office on an ongoing investigation and is asking anyone with information to contact the department.

The crash has reverberated through Wakeland High School and Frisco neighborhoods, where students, families and community organizations have offered counseling and support for those affected. School officials and local groups mobilized mental health and grief resources in the hours after the crash, recognizing the acute trauma a sudden youth death inflicts on classrooms, friend groups and families.

Beyond the immediate loss, the incident raises public health and safety concerns for Collin County communities. Towing sleds behind vehicles creates high-risk dynamics: sudden curb contact, speed differentials and potential lack of restraints can produce catastrophic injuries. Emergency medical response and hospital care saved lives in many past crashes, but injury patterns in high-velocity impacts among adolescents often carry poor outcomes. Local public health officials and school leaders may need to review injury prevention messaging for winter recreation and motor vehicle safety for minors.

The social equity dimensions are also relevant. Safe, supervised outdoor recreation space and accessible youth programming can reduce reliance on improvised activities that put teens at risk. Policymakers and community organizations may consider preventative measures such as neighborhood safety campaigns, clearer guidance on towing and winter recreation, and investments in youth services that provide supervised alternatives during school breaks or weather events.

Frisco Police Department said the investigation remains active and urged witnesses to come forward. For residents of Majestic Gardens Drive, Killian Court and surrounding neighborhoods, the death of Elizabeth Angle and her friend is a reminder of the fragility of adolescent life and the ripple effects of a single crash. Schools will continue to offer support as the community grieves, and officials expect updates as the investigation proceeds.