A second 16-year-old girl has died following the death of her best friend after the girls were involved in a sledding accident in Texas, according to police and her family. Elizabeth Marie Angle died at a hospital from a sledding-related crash in Frisco on Sunday, January 25, according to local law enforcement and the girl's mother, Us Weekly previously reported. She had been sledding with her best friend, Grace "Gracie" Brito, who died the evening of Tuesday, January 27, her mother shared in a statement, according to CBS News. "Our family is heartbroken and devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Gracie," Tracy said. Elizabeth and Grace were found with life-threatening injuries after they had been on a sled attached to a Jeep Wrangler on January 25, the Frisco Police Department said in a news release issued that day. A 16-year-old boy was said to be driving the Jeep. The girls were both taken to a nearby hospital, where Grace had been "in critical condition," according to police. "She was one of Grace's best friends," Tracy said of Elizabeth, CBS News reported. "They were always together at each other's house." Texas Teen Killed in Sledding Accident Was 'Bright Light,' Mom Says The teens were sophomore students at Wakeland High School in Frisco, according to NBC 5 DFW. According to a GoFundMe page established to help Grace's family with funeral related expenses, her organs are going to be donated. She will be "giving others the gift of life and ensuring that her light continues to shine through the lives she will save," the page says. "Gracie was a radiant, selfless light in the lives of everyone who knew her, and her sudden loss has left her family and friends heartbroken beyond words," the page also says. Grace and Elizabeth were both athletes, as Grace was a cheerleader on the Express Cheer & Dance team and Elizabeth played soccer, NBC 5 DFW reported. In a statement on Elizabeth's death, her mother, Megan Taylor Angle, wrote in a Monday, January 26, Facebook post that "She was a bright light, a fun spirit, a brave soul," adding that "We loved her so much." "She just got a car and a license and had her whole life ahead of her," Megan said. "It was all taken away so abruptly in a sledding accident yesterday." The Frisco Police Department said in an update on Wednesday, January 28, that officers continue to investigate the sledding incident. The Denton County District Attorney's Office is also investigating. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking event," police said. Texas A&M Mourns Sophomore Who Died Hours After Attending Tailgate Party There have been online rumors that alcohol may have played a role in relation to the sledding crash, according to police. However, authorities said "there has been no indication of alcohol involvement." "Please be mindful of sharing unverified information, as it can add unnecessary pain to those grieving," police said. The Frisco Police Department also urged the public to take caution during winter weather conditions. "Stay alert, stay indoors when possible, and avoid any unnecessary outdoor activity until conditions improve."
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Critical Second Teen Dies From Sledding Accident Following Death of Best Friend
January 30, 2026
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