ARLINGTON, TX (December 30, 2024) – Kiara Valdez and Jahlil Kirkland were killed Sunday, and Nathan Vaughan was arrested after a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on East Lamar Boulevard.
The incident occurred on December 15th at the intersection of East Lamar Boulevard and Corporate Drive.
According to reports, 33-year-old Vaughan was driving a silver Chevrolet Malibu when he veered off the road onto the sidewalk, striking pedestrians Valdez and Kirkland. First responders found both pedestrians unresponsive on the roadway.
Despite their efforts, 23-year-old Valdez and 22-year-old Kirkland were pronounced dead at the scene. After the collision, Vaughan fled without providing assistance or notifying authorities.
Fortunately, a witness spotted the vehicle and alerted police. During the investigation, Vaughan cooperated and claimed he believed he had hit a light pole.
Police arrested Vaughan and booked him into the Arlington City Jail before transferring him to Tarrant County Jail, where he faced charges including two counts of hit-and-run resulting in death.
No further information about the crash is available at this time, but authorities plan to release updates as they become available.
The team at Sweet James would like to offer their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Kiara Valdez and Jahlil Kirkland.
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