Police say a person has died after jumping out of a moving vehicle in Bedford, New Hampshire, on Sunday night, and district officials have identified the victim as a high school student.
Bedford police said they responded to a "motor vehicle incident" around 8:15 p.m. Sunday in the area of Wallace Road and Stagecoach Lane. Reports were that a male had jumped out of a moving vehicle.
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WATCH HEREThe male, who was later determined to have been a passenger in a vehicle, was taken to an area hospital where he later died.
Bedford Public Schools released a statement Monday identifying the victim as a junior at the district's high school.
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SIGN UP "Our hearts go out to the student's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time," Superintendent Michael Fournier said in a statement. "As a valued member of our school community, his loss is deeply felt by all."
The district, which has not named the student who died, said it is providing support services to students and staff.
"We ask for privacy and compassion as we navigate this profound grief," Fournier added.
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Authorities have not said what may have led the person to jump from the vehicle, or provided a cause or manner of death. The investigation into the incident is "active and ongoing," according to police.
Anyone who saw anything on Wallace Road leading up to the incident is being asked to call the Bedford Police Department at 603-472-5113.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.
