MARANA, Ariz — A 15-year-old boy was killed and 17-year-old boy was injured as they attempted to cross Interstate 10 near the Cortaro Road Exit in Marana, Friday night.
According to a letter to families, the 15-year-old was a freshman at Mountain View High School.
"We extend our deepest condolences, and he will be greatly missed. The injured student is also receiving support while out of school," said Principal Delia McCraley in a letter to parents.
According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, a Ford Mustang was driving westbound on I-10 at around 10:35 p.m., when the driver saw one of the boys in the road at milepost 246 and swerved right, clipping one of the teens and hitting the other.
The 15-year-old boy died at the scene. The 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with a broken leg.
