Around 6:47 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, a 14-year-old boy was hit by a truck while riding his bike to school in Dayton, TX. The accident occurred about two miles north of Dayton High School on Highway 321 close to Country Road 676.
Tyrese Manigo, an eighth-grade student, was riding his bike to Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. When the accident occurred Manigo was still about four miles away from the school.
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Manigo was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by a Ford F250 truck that was traveling southbound at the time. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police. The name of the driver of the truck has not been released.
Manigo was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say that the F250 driver is not expected to face any charges at this time.
According to one parent, whose daughter had classes with Manigo, the deceased was known for making that commute to and from school on a daily basis. He either walked or rode his bike to make the over four-mile journey to school each day.
At this time, it is unclear if Manigo was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred. Texas law does not require helmets to be worn when operating a bicycle. Texas law does require that those who choose a bicycle as a mode of transportation to make sure that they are obeying all traffic laws and procedures.
Texas also requires the usage of hand signals when riding a bike. For a left turn, the left arm is extended outward to the left. For a right turn, the right arm is extended outward to the right. For a stop, the left arm is extended downward. There is also the requirement of a light on the front of the bike and reflectors on the back.
No details have been released at this time to confirm or deny if Manigo was utilizing proper roadway laws while riding his bicycle.