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14-year-old Jamir Dabney s absence is already felt by his family. They said the house is so quiet without him.
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They re devastated by his death, especially this close to Christmas.
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All they want is for the person who killed him to come forward and own up to their actions.
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14-year-old Jamir Dabney s absence is already felt by his family. They said the house is so quiet without him.
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They re devastated by his death, especially this close to Christmas.
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All they want is for the person who killed him to come forward and own up to their actions.
McKINNEY, Texas:As Christmas draws closer, the family of a 14-year-old McKinney who died in a hit-and-run accident while riding his bike is inconsolable.
The Backstory: Jamir Dabney, 14, was struck by a car on Saturday night while he was riding his bike close to the intersection of Highlands Drive and Lake Forest Drive in McKinney.
At the hospital, Dabney passed away.
The driver who struck him has yet to be apprehended.
McKinney hit-and-run crash kills 14-year-old pedestrian
The driver who struck a 14-year-old pedestrian and fled is being sought by McKinney police.
What People Are Saying: Jeremiah Dabney, Dabney’s brother, stated that when his sister first told him about what had happened, he didn’t believe her.
“She should stop playing,” I said. However, she repeated it often, and I could tell it was serious. He said, “I knew something happened.”
All he wants to remember now are the positive times.
“He was such an energetic kid, such a lighthearted kid, just a bright kid,” Jeremiah Dabney remarked.
Dabney, Jamir
Given that no arrests have been made thus far and that the incident occurred so close to the holidays, the family is finding it difficult to process what happened.
“Because in all honesty, when you get ready to have the services and you bury your child and you still don t have that closure, it s hard,” said Tamara Syas, the aunt of Dabney.
In February, the Dabney family relocated from New Orleans to McKinney.
People have been adding to the expanding monument at the junction where the incident occurred all weekend. Knowing how many lives he impacted in such a short period of time provides solace to the family.
Memorial for McKinney 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash grows
In McKinney, where a 14-year-old kid lost his life in a hit-and-run accident on Saturday, a memorial is still being built. Police are still searching for the driver in the meantime.
“That was completely unexpected, so it really helps us go through this process. This was not anticipated,” Jeremiah Dabney remarked.
And the agony is difficult to endure even as he tries to be strong for his family.
“No one ought to have to bear this burden on their heart. I shouldn’t have to wear a necklace or a t-shirt with my brother’s face on it. He replied, “My brother deserves to live out the rest of his life, so I shouldn’t have to get him tattooed or anything like that.”
What’s Next: According to McKinney police, the suspect’s car is a dark-colored, four-door sedan that might have front-end damage but also possibly front passenger mirror damage.
To try to identify the offender, they said they are still examining security camera footage and evidence from the site.
For Christmas, the Dabney family only hopes that person will act morally.
“Come on over. Make yourself known. Syas said, “Stop being a coward.
“I’m pleading with you, if you have a heart. In order to provide my family with some sort of closure, kindly come forward. “Please,” said Jeremiah Dabney.
The McKinney Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding the event get in touch with them.
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The McKinney Police Department, an interview with the Dabney family, and previous news reports provided the facts for this story.
The McKinney Police Department, an interview with the Dabney family, and previous news reports provided the facts for this story.
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