Ocoee Middle student killed in crash

Ocoee Middle School students are grieving after learning one of their classmates died Thursday, Feb. 16, when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle home after school.

The incident occurred around 4:25 p.m. at the intersection of Clarke and White roads, in unincorporated Orange County, about two miles from the school, which is located in the city of Ocoee.

The student, who has not officially been identified, was transported to Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.

Principal Sam Davis sent a recorded voice message to Ocoee Middle parents notifying them of the incident and was setting up bereavement counseling for students.