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Daily Mail
20-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Boy, 6, is killed in car crash as his three brothers fight for their lives in hospital
A six-year-old Texas boy was tragically killed and his three brothers critically injured when the UTV they were riding in flipped and tossed them all from the vehicle. Raul Chavez was riding in the Polaris UTV in Gainesville on July 13 with his siblings, aged between 6 and 13-years-old, when it lost control and rolled over. All four young boys were ejected in the devastating crash. 'It turned on one side, and my baby fell to the side,' Juarez told WFAA. 'It fell on him.' Raul tragically died from his injuries, according to Gainesville Police. He had no heartbeat by the time they reached the hospital, his mother, Ana Juarez, told the outlet. His 9-year-old brother was treated at Fort Worth hospital for pelvic fractures and bruises to his lungs and liver but was released Wednesday. He still has a long recovery ahead. 'We're taking it one day at a time,' his mother said. It's unclear at this time what the condition of the other two boys is. Police have not confirmed who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Police also did not announce what caused the vehicle to flip. A GoFundMe was created by a friend and student of Raul's mother, who described the little boy as 'a bright light - joyful, kind, full of curiosity and love.' 'There are no words to describe the depth of this tragedy,' the GoFundMe tribute states. 'His goal was to be a soccer goalie and could not wait to make those dreams come true,' the description continues. 'Their presence brought warmth to everyone around them. Now, their family is left not only grieving a heartbreaking loss but also facing overwhelming emotional and financial burdens.' The fundraiser has reached $7,393 of its $20,000 goal. A candlelight vigil is being held on July 21 in Raul's memory. The accident remains under investigation. 'Raul was more than just a player on the field he was a part of our family,' Ennis Soccer Association said in a July 14 Facebook post. 'A teammate, a brother, a friend. His spirit, kindness, and smile touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.'
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
6-Year-Old Soccer Player Player's Family Bought Him Goalie Gloves Just Days Before He Was Killed in 'Major Accident'
Raul Chavez was remembered as "a bright light — joyful, kind, full of curiosity and love"NEED TO KNOW Raul Chavez, 6, was killed on July 13 in a UTV rollover accident that also left three other children injured, including his 9-year-old brother and 13-year-old brother The boy, who had dreamed of being a soccer goalie, was a member of the Ennis Soccer Association A candlelight vigil will be held for Raul on July 21A Texas family and youth soccer community are mourning the loss of a 6-year-old boy who was killed in a UTV rollover accident earlier this week. 'He was gone, way before we got to the hospital,' Ana Juarez, the mother of Raul Chavez, told ABC affiliate WFAA. The Gainesville Police Department said in a news release that the incident occurred on Sunday, July 13, in the 3100 block of U.S. Highway 82, where officers responded to a report of a "major accident" involving a 4x4 rollover. The police said four children whose ages ranged from 6 to 13 were riding on a Polaris side-by-side vehicle in a parking lot when the driver lost control, after which the Polaris rolled over and its occupants were ejected. 'When officers arrived, CPR had already started on one of the occupants, who was reported to be 6 years of age,' the news release stated. 'All four children were transported by medical services to the hospital. One child was air lifted to a metroplex hospital, two were treated locally. Despite all efforts, the 6-year-old succumbed to his injuries.' According to the family, Raul and the three kids — among them his brothers, ages 9 and 13 — were riding on the UTV when it rolled over and pinned Raul underneath. 'It turned on one side, and my baby fell to the side,' Juarez told WFAA. 'It fell on him.' The outlet also reported that Raul's 9-year-old brother suffered pelvic fractures and bruises on his lungs and liver, adding he was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, July 16. Raul was a member of the Ennis Soccer Association, who remembered him as one of their beloved players in a Facebook tribute. 'This is a loss none of us could have prepared for. Raul was more than just a player on the field," the association wrote, noting, "he was a part of our family. A teammate, a brother, a friend. His spirit, kindness, and smile touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.' The statement continued, 'As a community, we stand together in grief, offering strength, comfort, and unwavering support to the Chavez family during this unimaginable time." Raul's family recently purchased new gear for the child ahead of soccer season. 'We bought him goalie gloves a couple of days before,' Juarez told WFAA. A GoFundMe has since been created for Raul's family to pay for funeral costs and medical expenses. 'There are no words to describe the depth of this tragedy,' the fundraiser organizer wrote. 'Raul was a bright light — joyful, kind, full of curiosity and love. His goal was to be a soccer goalie and could not wait to make those dreams come true.' The Ennis Soccer Association announced that a candlelight vigil will be held in Raul's memory on Monday, July 21, at Veterans Park. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'It's going to be very, very emotional,' said Leo Olmos, Raul's coach, per WFAA. 'I truly am going to miss him.' The Gainesville Police Department said in its news release that the accident is being investigated. PEOPLE reached out to the GoFundMe organizer for additional information on Friday, July 18. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
6-Year-Old Soccer Player Player's Family Bought Him Goalie Gloves Just Days Before He Was Killed in 'Major Accident'
NEED TO KNOW Raul Chavez, 6, was killed on July 13 in a UTV rollover accident that also left three other children injured, including his 9-year-old brother and 13-year-old brother The boy, who had dreamed of being a soccer goalie, was a member of the Ennis Soccer Association A candlelight vigil will be held for Raul on July 21A Texas family and youth soccer community are mourning the loss of a 6-year-old boy who was killed in a UTV rollover accident earlier this week. 'He was gone, way before we got to the hospital,' Ana Juarez, the mother of Raul Chavez, told ABC affiliate WFAA. The Gainesville Police Department said in a news release that the incident occurred on Sunday, July 13, in the 3100 block of U.S. Highway 82, where officers responded to a report of a "major accident" involving a 4x4 rollover. The police said four children whose ages ranged from 6 to 13 were riding on a Polaris side-by-side vehicle in a parking lot when the driver lost control, after which the Polaris rolled over and its occupants were ejected. 'When officers arrived, CPR had already started on one of the occupants, who was reported to be 6 years of age,' the news release stated. 'All four children were transported by medical services to the hospital. One child was air lifted to a metroplex hospital, two were treated locally. Despite all efforts, the 6-year-old succumbed to his injuries.' According to the family, Raul and the three kids — among them his brothers, ages 9 and 13 — were riding on the UTV when it rolled over and pinned Raul underneath. 'It turned on one side, and my baby fell to the side,' Juarez told WFAA. 'It fell on him.' The outlet also reported that Raul's 9-year-old brother suffered pelvic fractures and bruises on his lungs and liver, adding he was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, July 16. Raul was a member of the Ennis Soccer Association, who remembered him as one of their beloved players in a Facebook tribute. 'This is a loss none of us could have prepared for. Raul was more than just a player on the field," the association wrote, noting, "he was a part of our family. A teammate, a brother, a friend. His spirit, kindness, and smile touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.' The statement continued, 'As a community, we stand together in grief, offering strength, comfort, and unwavering support to the Chavez family during this unimaginable time." Raul's family recently purchased new gear for the child ahead of soccer season. 'We bought him goalie gloves a couple of days before,' Juarez told WFAA. A GoFundMe has since been created for Raul's family to pay for funeral costs and medical expenses. 'There are no words to describe the depth of this tragedy,' the fundraiser organizer wrote. 'Raul was a bright light — joyful, kind, full of curiosity and love. His goal was to be a soccer goalie and could not wait to make those dreams come true.' The Ennis Soccer Association announced that a candlelight vigil will be held in Raul's memory on Monday, July 21, at Veterans Park. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'It's going to be very, very emotional,' said Leo Olmos, Raul's coach, per WFAA. 'I truly am going to miss him.' The Gainesville Police Department said in its news release that the accident is being investigated. PEOPLE reached out to the GoFundMe organizer for additional information on Friday, July 18. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man shoots bystander at East El Paso park, court documents say
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 20-year-old man is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly shot a bystander at a park in East El Paso, according to court documents obtained by KTSM. Court documents say Raul Chavez, 20, from Mesquite, New Mexico, is facing the charge after he allegedly shot a 62-year-old woman in the back who was passing by Ranchos Del Sol Park in a vehicle with her husband on Saturday evening, Feb. 15. A 16-year-old girl who was at the scene told police that she was taken to Ranchos Del Sol Park by her mother so that she could fight another 16-year-old girl. The teenage girl told police that while at the park, she saw a blue Dodge Charger arrive and was doing a burnout. The driver of the Dodge Charger was later identified as Chavez, according to court documents. The teenage girl told police that the girl she was going to fight was also in the Dodge Charger. The teenage girl told police that the front passenger of the car, another teenage girl, rolled down the window and started 'bad-mouthing' her, according to court documents. The teenage girl told police that she then heard something that sounded like a 'firecracker' and started running. The teenage girl then ran away and saw Chavez drive off as he started shooting a gun, according to court documents. Other witnesses who were present during the incident also told police that Chavez opened the sunroof of the vehicle and shot a gun through the sunroof while he drove off towards Joe Battle. Chavez was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility on Saturday, March 1, under a $100,000 split bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
