Crime
18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision Near Midland Park Mall
MIDLAND, TEXAS – An 18-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal crash Tuesday evening near Midland Park Mall, according to local authorities.
The Midland Police Department (MPD) confirmed that the victim, Kaden Ray Barron, a resident of Midland, was killed in the accident.
Emergency responders from Midland Fire and Police were dispatched at approximately 6:41 p.m. on March 11 to the intersection of Midkiff Road and Moss Avenue following reports of a motorcycle-vehicle collision.
According to MPD’s preliminary findings:
- A Chevrolet Blazer was in the process of making a turn into the Midland Park Mall when a Kawasaki motorcycle collided with the vehicle.
- Witnesses reported that the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic just before impact.
- The force of the collision resulted in fatal injuries to Barron, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine all contributing factors in the crash.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits to prevent similar tragedies.
Barron’s death has deeply impacted the local community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a young life.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements have not yet been released.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact the Midland Police Department.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).