Pflugerville, TX — August 24, 2024, a child was killed as the result of a drowning accident at around 8:30 a.m. at an apartment complex along Heatherwilde Boulevard.
Authorities said in preliminary details that the accident happened north of the intersection of South Heatherwilde and Wells Branch Parkway.
According to officials, a child was found in an apartment complex pool, and that person attempted to render aid. Medics were able to transport the child to a hospital, but the child ultimately succumbed to their injuries. Right now, there are no additional details about the circumstances leading to the accident.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Accidents like this are unfortunately predictable every summer, but that doesn’t mean they should be seen as unavoidable. An apartment complex drowning, for example, can be particularly intricate, as investigations would have to consider the condition of the property itself. Property owners owe a basic duty to ensure children can’t access a pool unattended. Were those precautions taken on this property? Were there any issues, such as a gate that wouldn’t latch or easily climbable features near fencing? Investigations may very well rule out any such extenuating circumstances, but that alone is an important step after any fatal accident, let alone one that takes the life of a child.
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