Father dies after Nickerson family struck by car in Louisville, Kentucky

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The daddy of a Nickerson Excessive College basketball standout died type his accidents after a automotive hit the household in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville station WAVE 3 stories Trey Jones died after the Tuesday night time incident during which Kansas highschool basketball star Ava Jones and her household had been standing on a sidewalk when a 33-year-old man named Michael Hurley hit them. Hurley admitted he had simply taken hydrocodone and was too drained to make a flip. He was later arrested.

Ava Jones’ mom, Amy Jones stays hospitalized in vital situation. Ava was final listed in critical, however secure situation within the hospital. Ava’s youthful brother suffered minor accidents, WAVE reported. Expenses towards Hurley embrace 4 counts of assault, in addition to working a car beneath the affect and and not using a license. The Louisville Metro Police Division confirmed Hurley will even be charged with homicide. Earlier this week, a choose set his bond at $500,000.

Trey Jones was a trainer and head observe coach at Nickerson Excessive College. Amy Jones has served because the principal at Nickerson Elementary College and was lately promoted to assistant superintendent within the district.

Ava Jones, a top-100 recruit within the nation, has signed to play for the College of Iowa. She’s set to start her senior 12 months at Nickerson this fall. She led Nickerson to the Class 3A match this spring, averaging higher than 20 factors per recreation.

Ava and her household had been in Louisville taking part within the Run 4 Roses youth basketball match, which runs via Friday. There are a number of efforts underway to honor and assist the Jones household.

This features a candlelight vigil set for 8:45 p.m. Sunday at Nickerson Excessive College, the institution of a GoFundMe web page and a July 21 fundraiser at Gambino’s areas in South Hutchinson and Sterling. From 4 p.m. to shut, the Gambino’s areas are dedicating 10% of proceeds from dine-in, carryout and supply, in addition to suggestions, to the Jones household.

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