Stetson Ybarbo Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Near E Oates Road [Garland, TX]

14-Year-Old Killed, Brother Injured in Garland Hit-and-Run Crash

Garland, TX (March 17, 2025) – Garland police arrested 30-year-old Stetson Ybarbo of Rowlett, after a tragic crash near E. Oates Road.

According to authorities, the hit-and-run crash in Garland left a 14-year-old girl dead and her 16-year-old brother seriously injured after a pickup struck them while they walked on a sidewalk Saturday night.

Authorities say that the crash occurred around 10 p.m. near E. Oates Road and Broadway Boulevard.

Investigators determined that Ybarbo was speeding when he veered off the road, hitting the siblings and several parked vehicles.

Witnesses saw Ybarbo flee the scene with a child, but police later located and arrested him at a home in Garland.

Authorities charged Ybarbo with two counts of failure to stop and render aid—one for death and another for serious bodily injury. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.

A memorial has formed at the crash site, and a vigil is planned for Monday at 6 p.m.

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