MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old has died after a vehicle-versus-bicycle crash near Middleton High School.
The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified the student Tuesday as Carson Chrapkowski, 14, of Middleton.
The coroner’s office said Chrapkowski died at about 2:26 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise after lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.
According to the coroner, Chrapkowski died from multiple blunt force injuries of the torso. The manner of death was ruled an accident.
Chrapkowski was the sole rider of the e-bike, the coroner’s office said.
"We ask our community to keep this young man’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate an unimaginable loss," Middleton Police said.
WATCH| Hear from the Middleton High School principal on the community's tragic loss—
A verified GoFundMe fundraiser was created to support Carson's family.
Middleton Police have arrested the driver involved, identified as Alyssa Louise Anderson. She was charged with vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI, and leaving the scene of an injury accident, police said. Anderson was booked into Canyon County Jail.
The Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police are actively investigating the incident.
Neighbors organized a prayer group on Saturday morning in the Middleton High School Auditorium. Principal Johnny Hullinger told Idaho New 6 that the community nearly packed the auditorium, where church leaders came in and prayed with everybody.
"Everybody is just really sad. I’m sad, our students are really sad. It is just really tragic," said Hullinger. "It's really fresh still, and we are still processing and grieving. It's just really hard. Our community is very tight-knit and close."
They also addressed the freshman football team, who lost their teammate.
"He was an athlete, he was dedicated, and he would come to zero hour weights, which is difficult as a freshman boy to do," said Hullinger.
"He was beloved by his team. He was on the quieter side, but he was a strong football player and a strong student. Obviously, it is a huge loss."
Principal Hullinger told us they will have extra counselors at school on Monday and the rest of the week in case the students need anyone to talk to, as there were a lot of tears and hugs on Saturday.
Hullinger said the administration, teachers, and staff will do what they can to support the students during this difficult time.
Idaho News 6 sends its condolences to the victims' loved ones.
