A 16-year-old Towson High School junior has died from injuries suffered in a bicycle crash last week, leaving the school community reeling after what officials described as a devastating accident.
Crash details
According to Baltimore County Police, the crash happened on May 5 around 5:30 p.m. as a bicyclist was traveling along West Joppa Road and attempting to make a left onto Abell Ridge Drive when they collided with a vehicle. The teen cyclist was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead on the evening of May 7, WBAL reported.
School response
The student has been identified as 16-year-old Alexander Norenberg, a junior at Towson High School. In a letter to families, Principal Kimberly Culbertson wrote, "It is with great sorrow that we share that Alexander Norenberg died yesterday following an accident," and noted that school counselors are meeting with students in small groups and individually to offer support, according to WBAL.
Where to find help
Towson High’s website lists administrators and contact information for families seeking assistance. For more details on the school’s support services and official communications, visit the official site for Towson High School.
