As a result of the tragic death of fourteen-year-old Noah Lakey, who was a student at Summit Lakes Middle School and was in the eighth grade, the community of Lee’s Summit has been engulfed in grief.
According to the police, Lakey was riding along the sidewalk close to the intersection of SW Jefferson Road and SW Scherer Road when he entered the westbound lane and collided with a vehicle going in the other direction.
He was transferred to a nearby hospital, but he did not survive his stay there. It was determined that the motorist did not require medical attention after being checked at the scene.
Even though Noah was only a few weeks away from beginning his freshman year of high school, he will never be able to reach this significant milestone. In the wake of his passing, friends of the family started a GoFundMe campaign, which has already generated more than $20,000 in just one day.
According to Amber Rollins, Director of Kids and Cars Safety, which is situated in Kansas City, this tragic event is unfortunately not at all uncommon.
Rollins expressed her sorrow by saying, “As a mother, my heart is broken for this family and this community.”
“I have no doubt that there are a great number of people who cherished this young man and are utterly devastated by his passing.”
An organization reports that over 400,000 accidents involving children, bicycles, and automobiles take place annually, with nearly 300 of these accidents resulting in fatalities.
Rollins urges families and drivers to remain especially vigilant as summer break is already underway and more youngsters are participating in outdoor activities.
Her statement was that “it only takes one split second of distraction for something horrible to happen,” and she was right.
“We need to make sure that safety is at the forefront of children’s minds, even though it may not be at the forefront of their minds. Talk to your children, tell them the story of Noah, and honor him by staying safe.”
The use of a helmet should never be considered optional, according to Rollins, who referred to it as a non-negotiable component of responsible bicycle riding.
As of right now, the Lee’s Summit Police Department has stated that the investigation is still underway; nevertheless, it looks that the collision was a fortunate accident.
The school system is providing students, teachers, and members of the community who are affected by Noah’s passing with resources to help them cope with their grief.
