TURLOCK, Calif. —
A 14-year-old boy was killed in a crash with a vehicle in Turlock on Saturday while riding an electric motorcycle, officials said.
The Turlock Police Department said officers responded to the crash at Tokay Avenue and Old Vineyard Road around 5:30 p.m. The boy was not breathing and lifesaving measures were attempted but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, the driver of the vehicle involved in crash remained at the scene. Neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to be a factor in the crash.
Family members have identified the victim to KCRA 3 as Jameson Hendrix.
A GoFundMe describes the teen as a “free-spirited, polite young man with a big heart.”
The teen was a student at Turlock High School, the Turlock Unified School District confirmed.
A district official told KCRA 3 that counseling services would be made available to students and staff. The district said Jessica’s House and a Turlock Police Department chaplain will also provide support.
The crash remains under investigation. Roads were closed for several hours due to the crash.
Editor’s Note: Turlock Police previously identified the boy as 15 years old.
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