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Ennis Soccer Community Plans Vigil for 6-Year-Old Killed in UTV Rollover

The Gainesville Police Department continues investigating the July 13 crash with supporters focused on a July 21 candlelight vigil to honor Chavez

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A 6-year-old boy was killed in a UTV accident, Texas police said.
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Overview

  • Raul Chavez, 6, was pinned under a Polaris side-by-side UTV that rolled over on July 13 in the 3100 block of U.S. Highway 82 and succumbed to his injuries
  • His 9- and 13-year-old brothers sustained pelvic fractures and internal bruising, with the younger sibling discharged from the hospital on July 16 and both now recovering
  • The Gainesville Police Department has opened an official probe into the circumstances of the UTV rollover
  • Ennis Soccer Association and local organizers will host a July 21 candlelight vigil at Veterans Park to pay tribute to Raul’s memory
  • A GoFundMe campaign and community fundraisers have been launched to help cover the Chavez family’s medical and funeral expenses