BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) – Officials in Mississippi are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a Biloxi High School senior ahead of graduation day.
On May 12 at approximately 1 p.m., the Biloxi Communications Center received an emergency call regarding a single motorcycle crash in the 2400 block of Sunkist Country Club Road, according to officials.
Biloxi patrol officers and first responders were sent to the scene. When emergency crews arrived, the victim was found to have life-threatening injuries and was initially flown to an out-of-area hospital for treatment.
On May 17, the victim died from his injuries sustained during the crash.
Officials with the Biloxi School District identified the motorcycle accident victim as senior Damian Aguas.
Biloxi Public Schools shared a message on Facebook that stated, “It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Biloxi High School senior Damian Aguas. By all accounts, Damian’s heart was as big as his personality and he will be missed by so many. Please keep his family, friends, teachers, and our Biloxi High School Band in your thoughts and prayers.”
The high school’s graduation was scheduled for May 19, just days after the accident, according to the district calendar.
The crash is being investigated by the Biloxi Police Department. At this time, no other vehicles are believed to have been involved.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Biloxi Police Department at 228-435-6112.
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