(WBRZ News 2) Police say a 14-year-old student was killed while walking to school in Denham Springs Thursday morning.
According to police, the Denham Springs Freshman High student was walking to class when he was struck by a pickup truck outside Northside Baptist Church after 7 a.m.
Family members identified the student as Bryce Edling. They told WBRZ's Michael Vinsanau that he was a great son, student and someone they will never forget. They told WBRZ that Edling was the oldest of six grandchildren. His grandfather said that he will always remember him sitting on the back of their boat fishing.
Denham Springs Police Chief Shannon Womack said the pickup driver is being tested but impairment is not suspected to be factor in the crash. Police do not expect to file criminal charges at this time.
A woman brought flowers to the scene where a 15-year-old was killed while walking to class in Denham Springs. She said that Edling was her son's best friend.
Northside Baptist Church is located just blocks away from Denham Springs High School.
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is assisting with the investigation.