Cody Carlson’s sister and advocates argue that the main target shouldn’t be solely on how he died however on why he was even out on the road within the first place.
LA PORTE, Texas — The sister of a homeless teen killed after being hit by a tow truck is talking out on behalf of her brother, saying this tragedy was preventable.
Cody Carlson, 16, was struck and killed by a tow truck whereas crossing Underwood Highway in La Porte final week.
Police reported that the driving force of the tow truck, who claimed to not have seen Cody on account of darkness, was driving legally when the accident occurred at 5:45 a.m.
Investigators stated that Cody was unlawfully crossing the street.
His sister, Callie Carlson, and advocates argue that the main target shouldn’t be solely on how he died however on why he was even out on the road within the first place.
“My brother didn’t deserve what occurred to him. He was a human with household, buddies, and individuals who cared about him,” Callie stated.
Callie, who turned 18 just lately, shared that each she and Cody had been in CPS custody for years. In line with her, CPS had did not safe housing for Cody after he grew to become homeless.
Callie revealed that she had repeatedly urged CPS to search out Cody a secure place to remain.
“That they do not have placement for him and he is simply going to must determine it out,” she stated.
She even prompt the division’s lodge program, which gives a supervised place to remain for homeless teenagers. She stated she was instructed now.
“She did not know if Cody was going to remain there in the event that they did put him there and it wasn’t definitely worth the sources,” Callie stated.
Karlton Harris, govt director of The Forgotten Third, a nonprofit supporting youth within the justice system, had additionally advocated for Cody. Harris stated he contacted CPS to search out housing for the teenager however was unsuccessful.
“He’s 16 years outdated. He’s a baby. He shouldn’t be out wandering the streets,” Harris stated.
Harris believes Cody’s demise was preventable.
“I consider if he was in a secure place, he wouldn’t have been out in La Porte,” he stated.
CPS offered a press release to KHOU 11 Information acknowledging Cody’s demise and confirming an investigation into the accident alongside legislation enforcement is underway. Additionally they stated they might look into allegations raised by Cody’s household.
Callie and Harris are demanding accountability.
“I consider programs failed him,” Harris stated.
