Alabama principal issues statement on 8th grader who died after crash

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A middle school student within Huntsville City Schools has died after he was hit by a vehicle, according to school officials.

HCS stated that an eighth-grade student at Mountain Gap Middle, Kallel Fox, was hit while riding his bike in the Bailey Cove Road and Green Mountain Road area Tuesday afternoon.

The Huntsville Police Department stated the 13-year-old boy was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle around 3:30 p.m. in the intersection of Bailey Cove Road and Green Mountain Road. His injuries were considered life-threatening, and he was transported to the hospital for treatment died.

According to the HPD, the driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and was not injured. A member of its traffic homicide unit responded to investigate the crash. Huntsville police are investigating the case.

A spokesperson with the school system said Mountain Gap Middle School principal sent out an email about the incident.

We are saddened to share that Kallel Fox, an eighth-grade student at our school, passed away yesterday afternoon. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who are grieving. We want to ensure that our Grizzly family feels supported during this difficult time. We will have counselors available in the library to speak with students and staff members in need of comfort, guidance, or simply someone to listen. We encourage you to speak with your children at home, as they may process grief in different ways and have questions or emotions they need help navigating. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.  The loss of a child is heartbreaking. Please know that we will love and support each other through this situation like only our Grizzly family can.
Mountain Gap Middle School Principal Heather Bardwell