16-year-old killed in Frisco sledding accident identified as sophomore soccer player
The 16-year-old girl killed in a Frisco sledding accident has been identified, as law enforcement and hospitals in North Texas report an increase in ER visits due to sledding-related injuries.
Elizabeth Angle was a sophomore at Wakeland High School, Frisco ISD officials wrote in a letter sent to parents on Monday, Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV reported.
Angle played soccer and was well-liked by her peers and teachers, according to the letter.
“Our entire campus community is impacted by this tragedy,” the letter read.
Frisco police officers responded to the accident about 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court, police said in a release.
Investigators determined that a 16-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Wrangler while pulling Angle and another 16-year-old girl on a sled, which hit a curb and crashed into a tree, police said.
The two girls were taken in critical condition to a hospital, where Angle died from her injuries, police said.
The other girl remained in critical condition, police said on Sunday.
Angle’s death will be acknowledged during the second period when Frisco schools are back in session. District and campus counselors will be available to meet with students, according to the letter.
Rise in sledding accidents in North Texas
“As winter weather brings opportunities for sledding, we want to remind the public to prioritize safety to prevent serious injuries,” Fort Worth police wrote in a social media post.
Sledding accidents often happen when people use steep or icy hills, sled near roadways and traffic, or fail to wear protective gear, the post read.
Residents should never sled near streets or in areas with vehicle traffic, according to police.
“Taking precautions can significantly reduce the risk of injury and help keep everyone safe during winter activities,” police wrote in the post.
Cook Children’s Health Care System has seen a spike in emergency room visits related to sledding accidents in North Texas, according to a news release sent on Monday.
More than 35 children were treated for sledding-related trauma this weekend, “with children as young as 2 years old.” Injuries included bone fractures, head and facial trauma, and internal organ lacerations, the release stated.
“This is not snow that we have here in Texas; this is ice,” Dr. Taylor Louden, medical director of emergency services at Cook Children’s Medical Center Fort Worth, said in the release “When kids hit their head on ice, it can cause catastrophic injuries.”
Most sleds are not equipped with a braking system and children have little to no control once they gain momentum on icy slopes. “Sledding can be extremely dangerous,” Louden said.
Cook Children’s urged families to follow these safety guidelines to prevent sledding injuries:
- Always wear a helmet.
- Never be pulled behind any sort of motorized vehicle.
- Do not sled on pool equipment or other non-sleds. These “non-sleds” offer no stability or steering.
- Avoid sledding on city streets or where objects that people can run into are located.
This story was originally published January 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM.