NEW MARKET, Ala. — Saturday morning just before 11:00 am, 16-year-old Kyler Scott and 16-year-old Tyler Jacks were injured in a wreck.
On Sunday, May 3rd, Kyler passed away from his injuries.
The jeep Kyler and Tyler were in was struck and overturned by another car at the intersection of Butler Road and Joe Quick Road in the New Market community.
State Trooper Derek Campbell said, "The two juveniles who were in that Jeep from what we understand, they were ejected from the vehicle."
Alabama State Troopers are investigating the crash.
Kyler was a sophomore who played football and wrestled at Buckhorn High School.
A statement from Madison County Schools says, "Head football coach Keith Henderson said this is a terrible loss for our community and our school. Our most sincere prayers go out to the Scott family. This is a terrible loss. At the same time, we continue praying for Tyler Jacks, who was also seriously injured in the crash. Jacks is also a football player at Buckhorn High School."
Kyler's family is honoring him with a drive-by Tuesday, May 5 at 3:30 pm.
Even though schools are closed, Madison County Schools is encouraging their students to reach out to their counselors if they need help. They can talk via e-mail, phone, or GroupMe.
Madison County Schools partners with Wellstone to make talking to a therapist more convenient. They're offering Teletherapy during the pandemic.
Wellstone School Based Therapy Program Coordinator, Brittany Scott, said, "A lot of times it's kind of hard for teens to process what they're going through, and so having that additional support system to help them along with processing their feelings of shock, of denial, or anger."
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For other grief support, students and teachers can reach out to the Caring House. It's free. Click here for more information.
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