Boy struck and killed while rollerblading on US 271 in Mount Pleasant

by Junna Base November 8, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) – A boy died after he was struck by a vehicle while rollerblading near Mount Pleasant.

According to Texas DPS, David Reeve died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 271, about a mile north of Mount Pleasant, around 9 p.m.

According to the report, Reeve was rollerblading south in the northbound lane when he was struck. Reeve was taken to a hospital where he later died.

According to DPS, the driver of the vehicle called 911 and will not be charged.

Mount Vernon ISD released a statement Thursday morning.

The school said Reeve was a member of the Mt Vernon High School audio and video team and helped broadcast the school’s Friday night football games.

The school said additional counselors will be available for students and staff following Reeves’ death.