Plano 15-year-old dies in dirt bike crash

DALLAS – A 15-year-old Plano ISD student died on Wednesday after crashing on his dirt bike.
It happened around 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Roundrock Trail and Landershire Lane.
Police said the teen was on a bike that did not have a headlamp and was not meant to be driven on a public roadway. 
He crashed into the front of a truck that was stopped in the intersection, police said. 
The 15-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police did not release the boy’s name but said he was a student at Vines High School.
In a letter to parents, the school said additional counselors would be available for friends, classmates, and teachers.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and loved ones during this difficult time. We appreciate your support as our community navigates this tragic loss,” Vines High School Principal Nemisha Bhakta said.
The information in this story comes from a news release from the Plano Police Department and a letter to Vine High School parents.