Overview
- Two 13-year-old girls died after a pickup truck struck their electric scooter at the intersection of Banbury Drive and Heritage Parkway, according to local reports from Wednesday.
- Police say the pickup driver remained at the scene and is cooperating as investigators continue to examine the crash; no arrests or charges have been announced.
- Hours after the collision, community members placed a makeshift memorial with rows of flowers at the scene to mourn the girls.
- Syracuse Junior High principal Pat Limas sent a condolence letter to families and urged parents to talk with children about grief, and the school will have counselors and mental-health professionals available when classes start on Aug. 20.
- The school shared crisis resources for students and families, including Davis Behavioral Health, SafeUT (801-587-3000), and the 988 crisis line, while local reporting remains limited as officials continue the active investigation.