Overview

• State police said the rider missed a curve on Burnt Hill Road around 5:25 p.m. Sunday and struck a rocky embankment near Cone Road.
• He was transported for treatment of life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead at a hospital, according to authorities.
• The victim was identified as 14-year-old Erik Brooker, a RHAM High School freshman, the superintendent confirmed.
• RHAM schools expanded counseling supports with AHM Youth and Family Services and brought therapy dogs to the middle and high schools.
• Classmates described widespread grief on campus and said they are planning a vigil, while state police asked witnesses to contact investigators.