Friends and family are mourning the death of a suburban student killed in the parking lot of his high school.
Stephen “Jay” Woodcock of St. Charles died at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove Monday after he fell off the running board of a SUV, police said.
The incident happened Friday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. in the parking lot of Marmion Academy in Aurora. Police say the senior was riding on the passenger-side running board as another student drove a 2011 Acura MDW when he apparently lost his grip and fell off. Police say they were traveling at about 10 mph at the time.
Woodcock smacked the pavement and was treated at the scene by Aurora Fire Department paramedics for head and other injuries before being air-lifted to the hospital, police said.
In a statement posted on the Catholic prep school’s Facebook page, Marmion Academy said they are “deeply saddened” by the unexpected death: [[379793731, C]]
“He was greatly loved by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Stephen at this time of loss. We ask that you join us with your continued prayers.”
