Lake Orion student dies at national robotics competition – The Oakland Press
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A Lake Orion High School student died Friday, April 19, during a trip to Houston for the 2024 FIRST Championship Robotics competition.
The student has not been publicly identified.
“This has been an incredibly challenging time for our team and community, and we are grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received,” FIRST team 302 said in a post on their Facebook page. “We are prioritizing the privacy of the family right now and will share more when it is appropriate.”
The cause of death and the situation of what occurred what not released.
A letter about the death was sent by the district to families.
“It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. Today, Friday, April 19, one of our current high school students suddenly passed away,” Superintendent Ben Kirby wrote in a letter to parents. “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends.
“We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to support our high school students through this tragedy.”
This story will be updated when additional information becomes available.
