Carter Heise Plano TX Obituary – Carter Heise, a 15-year-old resident of Murphy and cherished son, brother, and friend, was tragically killed on March 2, 2026, in a two-vehicle traffic collision on Independence Parkway in Plano. Authorities and loved ones remember Carter as a vibrant young life cut far too short in an accident that has deeply affected his family and community.
The crash occurred just before noon in the 600 block of Independence Parkway near West Plano Parkway when a southbound vehicle crossed the center median and collided with a northbound SUV carrying four occupants. Carter, a passenger in the SUV, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The three other occupants were rushed to a local hospital with injuries; their conditions have not been fully disclosed.
Police later arrested 30-year-old Murad Omar Houry of Plano, who was driving the other vehicle. He was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter, with authorities indicating that excessive speed may have been a contributing factor in the collision.
Carter’s passing has sent waves of sorrow through his family, school community, and peers, many of whom have shared memories of his kindness, enthusiasm for life, and involvement in youth sports, including ice hockey. His sudden death has left a void in the lives of all who knew him.
Arrangements for memorial services and a celebration of Carter’s life are expected to be announced by his family in the coming days. In this time of profound loss, friends and family remember Carter Heise not for the manner of his death, but for the joy and promise he brought to those around him.