A Christmas Parade in Raleigh, North Carolina, was struck with terror after 11-year-old Hailey Kaye Brooks was hit by a truck driven by 20-year-old Landen Glass.Netizens have since taken to social media to grieve the loss of the young girl and feel sympathetic towards the man who has to live with the tragedy.Lindsey Small🕊🐬🐦🦋 🇺🇸 🦅@Lindseypeach76@KengieBass It's just tragic all around. I am praying for all involved2@KengieBass It's just tragic all around. I am praying for all involved🙏💔The accident took place at around 10.14 am on the Hillsborough Street and Boylan Avenue intersection when Landen Glass’ truck lost control and hit Brooks.In a video of the incident, one could see several participants run away from the vehicle that lost control. Landen Glass was honking wildly and shouting that his truck’s brakes were not working.Daily Loud@DailyLoudA girl was hit by a truck today in Raleigh, North Carolina during a Christmas Parade 4094447A girl was hit by a truck today in Raleigh, North Carolina during a Christmas Parade 😔🙏 https://t.co/cGL8kBO4l6A few individuals were seen chasing the vehicle and attempting to stop it with their bare strength. Eventually, six individuals, including two police officers, were able to halt the truck.Landen Glass has been charged with a misdemeanor, death by a motor vehicle, improper equipment, unsafe movement, careless and reckless driving, and carrying a firearm in a parade. The youngster was released on a $4000 bond and is scheduled for his first court appearance on January 26, 2023.Speaking about Hailey Kaye Brooks’ tragic loss, her parents, Trey and April Brooks, released a statement that read:“Hailey’s tragic death has left our family heartbroken and in shock. She had a kind and humble heart that was always focused on caring for the needs of those around her. Even in her final hours, Hailey showed her loving and giving spirit to the younger children who were with her in the parade.”Netizens react to Landen Glass’s truck striking at the young girlInternet users were astonished by the tragic incident. Several netizens expressed sorrow over the death of Brooks. While some felt pity for Landen Glass as they believed that the youngster did not intentionally plan the tragedy, others slammed the driver for not ensuring that his vehicle was in stable working condition before the event.The News Observer claimed that Landel Glass was driving a GMC pickup truck that had undergone several market modifications. Several netizens opined that this must have led to the tragedy.Blake T. Forman@Blake_T_FormanBrake failure happens more than you think and when carrying that much weight, even an E-brake won’t bring you to a complete stop. This was a tragic accident and I don’t think this man should be charged. He has to live with this for the rest of his life #RaleighChristmasParade7Brake failure happens more than you think and when carrying that much weight, even an E-brake won’t bring you to a complete stop. This was a tragic accident and I don’t think this man should be charged. He has to live with this for the rest of his life #RaleighChristmasParadeKengie Bass@KengieBassPlease pray for the family of the young lady who lost her life in the Raleigh Christmas parade today, but while you are also praying, please lift up the 20 year old driver who has to live with this for the rest of his life. #RaleighChristmasParade53748Please pray for the family of the young lady who lost her life in the Raleigh Christmas parade today, but while you are also praying, please lift up the 20 year old driver who has to live with this for the rest of his life. #RaleighChristmasParadeTeyleesi Targaryen 🐉@teylashayeI feel very bad for everyone involved in the Raleigh Christmas Parade accident. I also don’t think the boy should be getting as much hate as he is, but emotions are high right now & I can understand that.4I feel very bad for everyone involved in the Raleigh Christmas Parade accident. I also don’t think the boy should be getting as much hate as he is, but emotions are high right now & I can understand that.A Sunny Day@daffodyylMy heart really aches for both families in the Raleigh Christmas parade accident.124My heart really aches for both families in the Raleigh Christmas parade accident.javi@alonzzosotoIncredibly saddened to hear about the death of a little girl at the Raleigh Christmas parade this morning prayers going out to the family and all those affected…133Incredibly saddened to hear about the death of a little girl at the Raleigh Christmas parade this morning 😔 prayers going out to the family and all those affected…Sadnuggie101@sadnuggie101I know this was Saturday. I wanted all info on it. My heart and prayers go out to the family who lost their 11-year old daughter at the Raleigh Christmas parade. I was there when it happened and tho I did not see it just being there and hearing about it is just heartbreaking🕊️I know this was Saturday. I wanted all info on it. My heart and prayers go out to the family who lost their 11-year old daughter at the Raleigh Christmas parade. I was there when it happened and tho I did not see it just being there and hearing about it is just heartbreaking🕊️🙏Anthony Price@anthonypriceWatching the Thanksgiving Day Parade and thinking about the little girl who passed away during the Raleigh Christmas Parade. So sad for her family and friends.1Watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade and thinking about the little girl who passed away during the Raleigh Christmas Parade. So sad for her family and friends.Wiley Nickel for Congress@wileynickelMy heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the young dancer who lost her life in a tragic accident today at the Raleigh Christmas parade. My daughter dances in these parades and I can’t begin to imagine what this family is going through right now.69274My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the young dancer who lost her life in a tragic accident today at the Raleigh Christmas parade. My daughter dances in these parades and I can’t begin to imagine what this family is going through right now.Mary-Ann Baldwin ☮️@maryannbaldwinOur hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of the young girl who lost her life today at the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Our prayers are with her family, friends and the dancers from CC & Co. The community is here for you as we try to understand and process this shared tragedy.32951Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of the young girl who lost her life today at the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Our prayers are with her family, friends and the dancers from CC & Co. The community is here for you as we try to understand and process this shared tragedy.Mary-Ann Baldwin ☮️@maryannbaldwinToday started off with such joy. The Raleigh Christmas Parade bring smiles to so many faces. My heart was so full. And now it aches for the young girl hit in a tragic accident on the parade route. Praying for her, her family and our community.25232Today started off with such joy. The Raleigh Christmas Parade bring smiles to so many faces. My heart was so full. And now it aches for the young girl hit in a tragic accident on the parade route. Praying for her, her family and our community.A GoFundMe titled #standupforlanden has been created to assist Hailey Kaye Brooks’s funeral organization and help Landen Glass with his “lawyer cost.” A “peaceful rally” is also scheduled to take place in “Raleigh North Carolina at 2838 Wake Forrest Rd” on December 10 on behalf of the media “slandering” Glass and blaming his modified truck.Fundraisers have been created for Landen Glass and Hailey Brooks (Images via GoFundMe)Hailey Brooks' family has also created their own GoFundMe in hopes of raising funds to create a non-profit organization to continue her legacy.­­­­­­­­­Update 2023: Landen Glass placed on house arrest As per the latest updates available online, Glass was released from his brief stint in jail in March 2023. He has since been placed on house arrest. The 20-year-old is prohibited from driving in North Carolina without an examination being conducted on his vehicle.During his first court appearance, Glass’ lawyer Roger Smith explained that the former was deeply affected by the incident. Smith said:“Landen is so sorry, he is so distraught for what happened. He is haunted as to what happened. He will be haunted by those events for the rest of his life.”Glass was released from jail after the judge had set a $250,000 bond. As per Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman, he could face up to two years of jail time if the court does not go in his favour.