Although Oliver was homeschooled, he lived within the Northwestern Local School District.
The district superintendent said, “the accident is heartbreaking” and that the school will have grief counselors today for students who need them.
“The young boy was a homeschooler and was never enrolled at Northwestern Local Schools. However, the family members are part of our community and our thoughts and prayers go out to them,” said Superintendent Jesse Steiner. “We are not sure how much interaction the boy had with our students, but we are prepared to help any students who may be struggling with his death.”
Oliver went across the rural road on Thursday to get the mail and was hit as he returned home, according to Lt. Brian Aller, commander of the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer immediately stopped following the crash and is “fully cooperating with law enforcement,” Aller said.
Additional details regarding the incident remains under investigation.
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