ALEDO, Texas - A 14-year-old Aledo Middle School student died Wednesday evening following an ATV crash near Aledo, according to authorities.
Emergency crews from Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1, Parker County Hospital District EMS, and the Parker County Sheriff's Office responded around 8 p.m. May 20 to the 900 block of San Jacinto Drive.
Initial reports indicated a juvenile had been ejected from an ATV after crashing in a field.
Responders arrived and located the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Brayden Martin, a 14-year-old eighth-grade student at Aledo Middle School. Family and community members said he had celebrated his 14th birthday on April 14.
Brayden’s baseball team, Wildcatters NTX 14U Place, posted a tribute honoring their teammate.
“Brayden was more than a teammate — he was family,” the team wrote. “His love for the game, his smile, and the impact he made on everyone around him will never be forgotten.”
Funeral arrangements shared by family members include a rosary and visitation scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at White's Funeral Home.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, followed by a graveside service at Black Family Cemetery.
The crash remains under investigation.
