Hailey Brooks Coverage

Raleigh's St. Patrick's Day parade goes on without motorized vehicles

Raleigh hosted a St. Patrick's Day parade with no motorized vehicles for the first time.

2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade draws big crowds

Thousands of families flooded downtown Raleigh to watch the 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

Honoring Hailey Brooks at Raleigh Christmas Parade

The Raleigh Christmas Parade is always a special time for tens of thousands of people to come together. Some people who are participating in it this year, will be walking with purpose. A year ago, Hailey Brooks was killed by an out-of-control truck on the parade route. She was 11 years old.

Full interview: Trey and April Brooks talk about preserving Hailey's memory 1 year after her death

Trey and April Brooks, the parents of Hailey Brooks, talk about the tragedy behind Hailey's death and how they're fighting to move on while using her memory for good.

Brooks family creates 'Shine Like Hailey' in tribute to her spirit

April and Trey Brooks created the 'Shine Like Hailey' Foundation to remember their daughter and help young people who have a passion for dance.

One year later: Parents of Hailey Brooks open up about struggles of losing a child, keeping her legacy alive

Trey and April Brooks talked about what made 11-year-old Hailey Brooks so special, how they're still fighting for her and the moment they learned she was gone.

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor

'She always made you feel good': Parents of Hailey Brooks talk about her memory

Trey and April Brooks talk about the day Hailey died in the Raleigh Christmas Parade and how they're fighting to preserve her memory.

Parade safety: Town of Stem tightens vehicle inspections in memory of Hailey Brooks

It's been nearly one year since 11-year-old Hailey Brooks was hit and killed by a runaway truck during Raleigh's Christmas parade. One small town in Granville County is leading the way, pioneering changes to parade safety supported by the Brooks family.

Raleigh indefinitely pausing new applications for parades due to safety concerns

Raleigh and city officials have come under fire in recent months for handling of the Christmas Parade and Veterans Day Parade, which was replaced by a ceremony.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

Death of child dancer mars history & celebration of Raleigh's annual Christmas parade

In 2022, the annual celebration was marred by an unexpected tragedy when an out-of-control pickup truck plowed into a dance troupe of young girls, killing 11-year-old Hailey Brooks.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Hailey Brooks' father calls out mayor for Raleigh Christmas parade decision

Last year, 11-year-old Hailey Brooks was killed after she was struck by an out-of-control pickup truck when she was dancing in the parade. Her dad, Trey Brooks, spoke to city leaders last night -- calling out Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin for initially canceling this year's parade.

Hailey Brooks honored at Family Fun Day in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday

Brooks was killed when she was hit by a truck in the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade. On Saturday, Duck Duck Jeep in Fuquay Varina honored Brooks, who had ties to the town.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Group donates money to Hailey Brooks' Family

The Brooks family was at Fuquay-Varina Duck Duck Jeep's second annual Family Fun Day. The group made car decals and donated the proceeds of the decals to the Brooks family.

Raleigh Christmas parade planners, city council to discuss changes for 2023

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association plans to address the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday about planned changes to the city's annual Christmas parade.

WRAL Staff

Raleigh Christmas parade will happen in 2023 with big changes

City of Raleigh staff reached out to the Merchant's Association with a compromise for a non-motorized parade.

Raleigh Christmas Parade will happen in November without vehicles

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association announced the 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade will continue on Nov. 18 without vehicles.

WRAL Staff

Brooks family and business owners respond to Christmas parade cancellation

Brooks family and business owners speak out about the annual Raleigh Christmas parade being canceled this year.

Brooks family and business owners respond to Christmas Parade cancellation

Raleigh leaders have denied the permit for the 2023 Christmas Parade out of respect for the family of a girl who was killed in a parade-related crash last year.

Family of Hailey Brooks responds to Raleigh decision to cancel Christmas parade

Raleigh leaders have denied the permit for the 2023 Christmas Parade out of respect for the family of a girl who was killed in a parade-related crash last year.

2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade canceled: Raleigh assistant city manager explains why

Assistant City Manager Evan Raleigh is set to discuss the decision to cancel the 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

City of Raleigh will not grant Christmas Parade permit

Raleigh leaders have denied the permit for the 2023 Christmas Parade out of respect for the family of a girl who was killed in a parade-related crash last year. The city is working on alternative events to celebrate the holiday season.

Brooks family, business owners react to 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade cancellation

Raleigh leaders have denied the permit for the 2023 Christmas Parade out of respect for the family of a girl who was killed in a parade-related crash last year. The city is working on alternative events to celebrate the holiday season.

WRAL Staff

Hailey Brooks' family sues, lawmakers advance parade safety bill

Five months after his 11-year-old daughter died while participating in the Raleigh Christmas parade, Trey Brooks asked lawmakers for laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Parents of girl killed in parade tragedy ask lawmakers to improve safety standards

Five months after his 11-year-old daughter died while participating in the Raleigh Christmas parade, Trey Brooks asked lawmakers for laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Parents of Hailey Brooks sue Landen Glass, companies involved in Raleigh Christmas Parade

The lawsuit, which is 56 pages, was filed Tuesday by the law firm of Miller, Monroe and Plyler. Glass is charged with manslaughter in Brooks' death.

WRAL Staff