The Covina community is in mourning after a 17-year-old Sierra High School student, Alexander Lopez, was struck by a pickup truck and killed on Monday morning. While the exact circumstances of the tragedy remain under investigation, it is known from SGV Tribune reports that the collision happened in the 1000 block of Cypress Street near Northview High School. The accident occurred at 7:23 a.m., according to the same report, with the eastbound vehicle hitting Lopez, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the wake of this devastating event, the response from the Azusa Unified School District has been one of profound sorrow and support. Released in a statement and cited by both ABC7 and FOX LA, the district expressed "our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones during this unimaginable time." The statement further emphasized the availability of counselors and support staff for students, staff, and families needing assistance to process the tragedy, encouraging those affected to reach out for help.
The teen was identified as Alexander Lopez, a fact noted by the medical examiner's office. He was a student within Azusa USD, a detail mentioned across reports from ABC7, FOX LA, and SGV Tribune. As such, the entire community connected to the school district has been deeply affected by the loss.
Counseling services are being offered by the district to aid in the collective and individual grieving process. A letter distributed by the Azusa Unified School District, and quoted by FOX LA, invites anyone in need of help to utilize social-emotional support through Care Solace, as the community comes together in the aftermath of this loss. "We are so very sorry for their loss," the district said in the letter, making it clear that the student's family and their pain were at the forefront of their considerations.
The Covina Police Department is still investigating the collision, and as of the reports, no arrest has been made regarding the driver of the pickup truck involved in the accident. Details continue to unfold as authorities work to piece together the moments leading up to the tragic incident.
