MOBILE, Ala. – A devastating crash that took the lives of two teenage girls—16-year-old Tykerriya and 15-year-old Malaysia—has left the Mobile County community reeling. The heartbreaking incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 2, 2025, along Airport Boulevard near Trailwood Boulevard, when the two friends were fatally struck by a vehicle while walking along the roadside.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), no criminal charges are expected against the driver involved in the fatal crash. In a statement released on July 22, ALEA confirmed:
“Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division do not anticipate an arrest as a result of this crash and have no pending criminal charges.”
A Tragic Night
Around 1 a.m. on July 2, Tykerriya and Malaysia were walking westbound along the white line of the westbound lane of Airport Boulevard. A third teenage girl, who was walking with them that night, later told investigators she was on the grass shoulder, while Tykerriya and Malaysia were closer to the road when the vehicle struck them.
The driver of the vehicle reportedly told investigators that her windshield was frosted, which made it difficult to see clearly. According to ALEA’s official crash report, the driver said she did not realize she had struck anyone until she stopped, exited the vehicle, and discovered the teens. The report simply states, “It’s unclear why” the windshield was frosted at that hour or why the driver was on the road in such conditions.
The collision claimed the lives of Tykerriya and Malaysia at the scene. The sudden loss of these two young girls has left their families in anguish and the broader community grappling with deep sorrow and unanswered questions.
No Charges Filed
The lack of criminal charges has sparked frustration and heartbreak among loved ones, many of whom are struggling to understand how such a tragedy could occur without legal accountability. Local citizens have voiced concern over the explanation that the frosted windshield impaired the driver’s ability to see the girls.
According to Alabama Code Title 32, operating a vehicle with an obstructed windshield is prohibited. However, officials have not indicated whether that played a direct legal role in their decision to forgo charges.
Remembering Tykerriya and Malaysia
Those who knew Tykerriya remember her as a bright, outgoing young woman who brought joy to everyone around her. Her family describes her as full of life, with dreams too big to be contained. She had a laugh that could lift any room and a heart that loved deeply.
Malaysia, just 15 years old, was known for her kind nature and her gentle spirit. Her quiet strength and loving demeanor made her a cherished friend, daughter, and sister. She was the kind of girl who left a mark everywhere she went—not by making noise, but through her quiet kindness.
Together, Tykerriya and Malaysia were inseparable. They were walking side by side that night, as they had walked through life together—laughing, talking, dreaming. Their families are now left holding memories of two beautiful young souls taken far too soon.
A Community in Mourning—and Searching for Change
In the aftermath of the crash, vigils, memorials, and public outpourings of grief have taken place across Mobile County. Friends, classmates, and neighbors have come together to honor the lives of Tykerriya and Malaysia, and to demand answers.
Community leaders and advocates are calling for greater pedestrian safety measures, improved street lighting, and awareness about walking near roadways after dark. Some are pushing for legislative review of vehicle visibility laws and driver accountability when preventable conditions—like frosted windshields—lead to fatal outcomes.
Despite ALEA’s decision not to file charges, the families of Tykerriya and Malaysia are not giving up. They continue to seek truth, change, and acknowledgment of the precious lives lost.
Honoring Their Legacy
The pain of this tragedy is still fresh, but the memory of Tykerriya and Malaysia lives on—in the hearts of those they loved, in the community that grieves them, and in the conversations sparked in their name.
“They were our daughters, our nieces, our friends. They were full of light and possibility,” one family member shared. “They didn’t deserve to be taken like this.”
In honor of Tykerriya and Malaysia, the Mobile community vows to carry forward their memory—not only in grief, but in action and advocacy.
May Tykerriya and Malaysia rest in peace. Their lives mattered. Their stories will not be forgotten.
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