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Richland High School student killed in overnight crash
17-year-old Katron Walker was killed in a car crash over the weekend.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - A 17-year-old student at Richland High School died in a car crash over the weekend.
The district identified the student as junior Katron Walker.
Walker recently transferred to Richland High School after moving from Memphis and played on the junior varsity football team.
District and campus crisis counselors are providing support to Walker's family and football teammates.
Counselors will continue offering support in Walker's classes when students return to campus on Wednesday and will remain available for any student needing assistance.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released details regarding the specifics of the car crash.
What they're saying:
Principal Dr. Nathan Frymark sent a letter to Richland families over the weekend.
"Katron was new to RHS and Birdville ISD this year but has already made a positive impact as a member of our JV football team. Our hearts are heavy with grief over his passing, and we stand ready to wrap his family, friends, team, teachers, and community with care and support."
"The death of any young person is a tragedy and weighs heavily on the hearts of our community, especially the educators who have the privilege of knowing and working with our young people."
The Source: The information in this article comes from Birdville ISD.