Police said the bus driver was arrested hours after the October 16 crash near US-90 and Stilson Road, and the teen's father has confirmed his death.
DAYTON, TX - October 24, 2026
A 14-year-old pedestrian struck by a Dayton ISD school bus has died, according to his father. Police said the bus driver allegedly left the scene after the crash on October 16 at the intersection of US-90 and Stilson Road in Dayton, Texas.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash reported around 6:30 a.m. on October 16; death reported October 24, 2026
- Location: Intersection of US-90 and Stilson Road, Dayton, Texas
- Type of crash: Reported hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: Dayton ISD school bus
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality reported
- Responding agencies: Dayton Police Department
- Reported by: ABC13 Houston (KTRK-TV)
Crash Overview
After a crash was reported around 6:30 a.m. on October 16, Dayton police went to the US-90 and Stilson Road intersection. Police said the bus was carrying students when its driver allegedly struck a 14-year-old boy who was walking in the area. Police said the boy was not a student passenger.
According to police, the driver left the scene without stopping to help the boy, and investigators said he was severely injured. The boy's father told ABC13 that his son was flown to a hospital. On October 17, the father told ABC13 his son was fighting for his life.
Police identified the bus driver as Ricky Eugene Cherry and said he was arrested hours after the crash. On Saturday, October 24, the boy's father confirmed that his son had died on Thursday. Dayton ISD issued a statement the day after the crash, saying it was committed to supporting its school community while respecting the privacy of those involved.
People Involved
The pedestrian, Brantley Conner, was 14 years old. According to his father, the boy attended Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in eighth grade, where he was a member of the football team. The driver, Ricky Eugene Cherry, was arrested.