Witnesses told Beaumont police that Aaliyah jumped off the 21-foot lowboy trailer float and had been running along beside it when she tripped over another young girl and fell. The driver was unaware that she had fallen in the road and the wheels of the trailer ran over her, causing severe head trauma. Aaliyah was taken to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, where she was pronounced dead Saturday night.WFAA: Girl who died in parade float accident identified

The driver of the truck towing the float was taken to police headquarters for statements but no charges have been filed. A fund has been set up to help the family at Capitol One Bank in Beaumont.

Aaliyah was a fourth grade student at Homer Drive Elementary School, where she was drill team captain, student council historian and an honor roll student.Chron: Girl who died in float parade identified

Some of Aaliyah's classmates on the parade float saw the accident. School counselors are planning to meet Monday to discuss how to help students deal with the tragedy. Managers at the dance school are also providing counselors for students and parents who may need help.

• "To know her is to love her," said Homer Drive Elementary school official Charisma Popillion