A young girl in Melissa has died after being hit by a car on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the Collin County city, resulting in the child's death. Specific details regarding the circumstances of the crash or the identity of the victim were not provided in the available reports.
In a separate incident earlier in the week, two elementary school students within the Melissa Independent School District were struck by a vehicle while traveling to school on Monday morning. The district confirmed that both students were involved in the accident on their way to class.
Additionally, a gas leak in Melissa prompted the evacuation of residents on Tuesday afternoon. The evacuation order was issued after construction crews damaged a gas main in the area. Authorities worked to address the utility failure and ensure the safety of those living nearby.
Other recent developments in the region include the capture of an escaped Alabama inmate who was spotted at a Buc-ee's in Melissa. The individual had traveled more than 600 miles from custody before being identified by license plate-identifying cameras. In another local matter, a Melissa ISD employee was terminated after the district's police department discovered inappropriate electronic communication between the staff member and a student.
