14-year-old Jonathan Ayala was killed last Friday while walking to school. His family says that section of Marsalis is dangerous for the many kids going to school about a half mile away. There is no curb to protect pedestrians. They hope it's a wake-up call to drivers and also the city to add more safety measures.
The family of a Dallas ISD middle school student who was hit and killed on his way to school is speaking out.14-year-old Jonathan Ayala’s family hopes their tragedy will remind everyone to pay attention behind the wheel, especially during the time kids are walking to school. In this unusual case, it is the passenger and not the driver facing a murder charge. FOX 4 has learned the passenger charged has been in trouble with the law before.
"I think both should be charged," Elias translated. "If you are behind the wheel, you are responsible to be aware of your surroundings."The driver stopped at the scene. She is not facing any charges.The passenger ran away. Police found Grant at a nearby bus stop and charged him with murder. Jonathan's family hopes his story can be a wake-up call to drivers and also the city.
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