Garland police are investigating a tragic crash that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old on Friday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of Garland Avenue and Stratford Drive, involving two vehicles just before 10:30 p.m. One vehicle was turning from Stratford Drive onto Garland Avenue when it was struck by another vehicle traveling south.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found one individual had been ejected from a vehicle and was pronounced dead. The five other occupants, all aged between 16 and 22 years old, were transported to the hospital for treatment. Detectives are still working to determine the cause of the crash, with evidence of alcohol present but uncertainty as to whether impairment played a role.
The information for this report was provided by the Garland Police Department. The community is mourning the loss of the young victim and hoping for a thorough investigation to shed light on the circumstances of this heartbreaking incident. As more details emerge, authorities will continue their efforts to understand what led to this tragic crash.
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