HENDERSON, Texas — The 14-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a truck while riding a scooter late Friday night has been identified as a Henderson Middle School student.
In a statement released Monday, Henderson ISD said the school community is saddened by the passing of one of the middle school students.
"He will be greatly missed by classmates, friends, teachers and staff," HISD said. "Our thoughts remain with the family during this very difficult time."
David Chennault, Henderson ISD spokesperson, confirmed that the student was the teen struck on West Main Street around 11 p.m. Friday.
Grief counseling and support services have been made available to students and staff.
According to an arrest affidavit, Jake Ryan Norman struck the 14-year-old boy, who was riding on his scooter, on W. Main Street and he left the scene of the crash.
A witness of the crash reported seeing the scooter in the air, but they did not see the boy. He was located and then pronounced dead at the scene, the document showed.
The affidavit states that investigators used video footage and an interview from a witness to identify the suspect vehicle. The document notes that the vehicle was moving at a high rate of speed.
After still photos from the video were circulated, the attorney who is representing Norman contacted a judge saying that Norman wanted to turn himself in to authorities, the affidavit stated.
Per judicial records, Norman was booked into the Rusk County Jail on Saturday, May 13. He has since been released.
