A tight-knit community in Frisco, Texas, is grappling with heartbreak and disbelief after a tragic sledding accident claimed the lives of two teenage girls over the past week, leaving family, friends. And neighbors mourning the loss of young lives full of promise, energy, and joy. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, January 25, has reverberated throughout the city, highlighting both the fragility of life and the deep bonds of friendship that…A tight-knit community in Frisco, Texas, is grappling with heartbreak and disbelief after a tragic sledding accident claimed the lives of two teenage girls over the past week, leaving family, friends.Family games

And neighbors mourning the loss of young lives full of promise, energy, and joy. The incident, which occurred on Sunday,

January 25, has reverberated throughout the city, highlighting both the fragility of life and the deep bonds of friendship that Elizabeth Angle and Grace “Gracie” Brito shared.

The Frisco Police Department reported receiving a distress call at approximately 2:26 p.m. on January 25, alerting authorities to multiple juveniles injured during what had initially appeared to be a wintertime recreational activity.

First responders arrived at the scene to find a situation far more dire than anticipated. The teens, both 16, had hitched a sled to the back of a Jeep Wrangler, driven by another teenager.

In what would become a catastrophic series of events, the sled struck a curb and slammed violently into a tree. Emergency services immediately began providing aid, but the tragic reality quickly became apparent.Elizabeth Angle, a sophomore at Wakeland High School, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her best friend, Gracie Brito, remained on life support following the crash.

Despite medical efforts, Gracie passed away on Tuesday, January 27, leaving both families devastated and the community in mourning.

The Brito family released a heartfelt statement capturing their grief and celebrating Gracie’s life. Tracy Brito, Gracie’s mother, shared the deep sorrow felt by their family of four, which includes her husband and their other daughter, Emma, a freshman at Louisiana State University.

“Our family is heartbroken and devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Gracie. She was a kind and generous soul, full of warmth, love, and compassion,” Tracy