14-year-old struck by Dayton ISD bus in hit-and-run has died
Brantley Conner, 14, died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a Dayton ISD school bus driven by Ricky Eugene Cherry on October 16, 2026, near U.S. Highway 90 and Stilson Road in Dayton. The driver allegedly left the scene without stopping to help the boy, who was a pedestrian and not a student passenger on the bus.
Earlier story. First reported Oct 24, 2026 at 5:35 pm; added to this site Oct 24, 2026. Details may have changed since.
- When it happened
- Struck Friday, October 16, 2026, around 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.; died
- Where
- Dayton, Texas; intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Stilson Road
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 24, 2026 at 5:35 pm
- Confirmed by
- 4 independent outlets
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
- Brantley Conner · 14-year-old pedestrian struck by bus; 8th grader at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School; football player[1,4]
- Ricky Eugene Cherry · Dayton ISD bus driver, age 70, arrested after hit-and-run[1,3,4]
- Andrew Conner · Brantley's father[1]
- Tasha Conner · Brantley's mother[3]
- Dr. Travis Young · Dayton ISD Superintendent[3]
The facts
- Brantley Conner was struck by a Dayton ISD school bus at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Stilson Road around 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.[1,3,4]
- The bus driver, 70-year-old Ricky Eugene Cherry, allegedly left the scene without stopping to help Brantley.[1,3,4]
- Brantley was a pedestrian, not a student passenger on the bus.[1]
- Brantley was an 8th grader at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School and played on the football team.[1]
- Brantley was flown to the hospital with severe injuries.[1]
- Ricky Eugene Cherry was arrested hours after the crash.[1,3]
- Cherry was initially charged with collision causing serious bodily injury.[1]
Who said what
- Andrew Conner, Brantley's father His son was "fighting for his life" after the hit-and-run crash on October 17, 2026, and later confirmed his son had died on October 19, 2026.[1]
- Brantley's family "Brantley fought with everything he had. Words cannot express the depth of pain our family is feeling right now as we process the loss of such a bright, kind, and deeply loved young boy whose life was taken far too soon."[2,4]
- Dr. Travis Young, Dayton ISD Superintendent "Our hearts and prayers are with the student and their family as they navigate this difficult time. We recognize the concern this incident has brought to our school community, and we remain committed to providing support while respecting the privacy of those involved."[3]
Where sources disagree
Sources
- News Center Teen struck by Dayton ISD bus driver in hit-and-run has died, father says ABC13 Houston · Oct 24, 2026
- News Not rated 14-year-old boy dies after Dayton ISD school bus hit-and-run, family says KHOU 11 Houston · Oct 24, 2026
- News Center Teen struck by Dayton ISD bus has died, family says Houston Chronicle · Oct 24, 2026
- News Center 14-year-old struck by bus in hit-and-run crash in Dayton dies Click2Houston · Oct 24, 2026
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