14-Year-Old Boy Killed in Pedestrian vs Car Accident near Maraslis Avenue DALLAS, TX (October 10, 2024) – Jonathan Ayala was fatally struck Friday morning, and James Grant was arrested after a pedestrian collision on East Ledbetter Drive. The incident happened around 8:00 a.m., near Marsalis Avenue on September 6th. Dallas Police report that Grant was a passenger in a vehicle heading south when he got into an altercation with the female driver. During the assault, the vehicle swerved east onto Ledbetter Drive, where it struck Ayala, who was walking through a grassy area on his way to Boude Storey Middle School. After the collision, Grant fled the scene while the driver contacted 911. Police later found 47-year-old Grant at a nearby bus stop, arresting him and charging him with felony murder. Paramedics transported 14-year-old Ayala to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The loved ones of Ayala set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs during this difficult time. The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Jonathan Ayala. It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a pedestrian crash. At Sweet James, they understand that nothing can alleviate the emotional pain of the death of a loved one, but they can help you seek justice and compensation. Call their office today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.The post Jonathan Ayala Dead, James Grant Arrested after Pedestrian Accident on East Ledbetter Drive [Dallas, TX] appeared first on LA Weekly.