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Unrestrained Infant Ejected, Dies After Texas Crash
17 Mar
Summary
- A six-month-old baby died after being ejected from his mother's car.
- The infant suffered severe brain injuries, swelling, and bleeding.
- The teen mother faces charges and potential prison time.
A devastating car accident in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 7, 2026, resulted in the death of a six-month-old infant. Sebastian Reyes was ejected from his mother Karla Lopez's vehicle after she reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with another car.
The infant was rushed to Cook Children's Medical Center with severe injuries, including brain damage, swelling, and cerebral bleeding. Sadly, Sebastian passed away on March 9, 2026, in the pediatric intensive care unit. His grandmother shared his critical condition on Facebook, requesting prayers for the child.
Karla Lopez, 17, sustained non-critical injuries and was subsequently arrested. She faces charges of reckless injury to a child, with potential prison sentences up to 20 years and a $10,000 fine. Prosecutors may consider upgrading charges to manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide following Sebastian's death. Lopez has been released on a $30,000 bond. The accident remains under investigation, and it is unclear if anyone in the other vehicle was injured.
A GoFundMe campaign has been established by the family to help cover funeral expenses and other related costs. As of Tuesday morning, the crowdfunder had raised over $2,100, with the family expressing gratitude for the contributions.
