Eldorado school district mourns former student killed in dirt bike crash

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

ELDORADO, Ill., (KBSI) — The Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 is mourning the death of a former student who was killed in a crash involving a dirt bike and a pickup truck Tuesday evening.

Superintendent Cody Cusic identified the former student as Nolan Rogers in a letter to district families and community members Wednesday, Oct. 14.

The crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the intersection of Locust and West streets in Eldorado.

According to Illinois State Police, a dirt bike and a pickup truck were involved in the crash.

Police said the dirt bike driver, identified as a juvenile, was taken to an area hospital, where the driver later died.

State police did not release the juvenile’s identity in their initial report.

In his letter, Cusic expressed condolences to Rogers’ family, friends and the school community.

“On behalf of Eldorado CUSD #4, we extend our heartfelt thoughts, prayers, and condolences to Nolan’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and everyone who knew and cared about him,” Cusic wrote.

The district announced that counselors, social workers and other support staff will be available to students and employees who need emotional support.

“During difficult times like these, it is important that we come together as a school and community to support one another,” Cusic wrote.

The intersection was temporarily closed while emergency crews responded to the crash but has since reopened.

The district is encouraging students, staff and community members to support one another as they mourn Rogers’ death.