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Neighbors React to Crash that Killed Toddler's Parents

356 views · Published 22 January 2013 · 2:33 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2013 · News & Politics

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by Mikaya Thurmond  A community steps up in support of toddler that survived a horrific car accident in Dade County this weekend. It's been confirmed that two people who died in that Dodge Charger were indeed her parents. Teyan Fletes was the only passenger that survived. Although she's been left without parents -- her community says she'll never be alone. The lights are still on and toys scattered all across the lawn. It seems to be the shell of a happy home that the Fletes family once lived in. After an horrific accident on Saturday, their toddler has now been left -- without parents.Robert Bell is their next door neighbor. It makes me sick to my stomach when I come out every morning right now says Bell.Raul and Michelle Fletes died on impact.Georgia State troopers say their Dodge Charger was going at least 65-miles per hour when it crashed into the back of a stopped tractor trailer. Today, the community is coming together in support of their daughter Teyan, the only survivor out of that car.Teyan's father  worked here at Fine's Autobody Shop for almost three years as a detail technician. His former boss, Dusty Fine shares that of course you hate to hear of a child losing parents... let alone both parents. And I just seen the other day that his grandfather passed away. And I think it was either the same day or the day after. Your heart goes out to the whole family. When it rains it pours. Fine shares fond memories of Raul He was always smiling and goofing off-- not goofing off as in a bad way like not working, but he was always light-hearted and that little girl meant the world to him. And that love for Teyan has spread to an entire neighborhood ready to help in any way that they can.Fletes' neighbor, Julia Elialde is very sorry for what just happened, but we're all neighbors and we'll help out to see what she needs.And after walking away from a car -- that had her parents wedged under a tractor trailer. What Teyan needs most is feelings of love and support-- that she once got from her mother and father.Teyan Fletes is still being treated at Erlanger hospital, but of course her healing will extend long after she's been released.

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