District gives statement on 14-year-old who died in 4-wheeler crash

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg County School District 3 released a statement on the 14-year-old 4-wheeler driver who died after running into a truck in Spartanburg County Sunday evening.

South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers said the truck was heading north on Humphries Road around 7:35 p.m. when the 4-wheeler driver exited a grass field, attempted to make a turn onto Humphries Road, and hit the side of the truck.

The driver was taken to the hospital where they later passed from their injuries.

The coroner’s office identified the driver of the 4-wheeler as 14-year-old Brandon Mark Tallent Jr.

Spartanburg County School District 3 released a statement on Monday afternoon.

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