‘Heartbreaking loss’: Child dies days after being hit by truck while riding scooter

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy has died days after being critically injured in a scooter crash.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported the collision occurred in the Bennington area last Tuesday.

The boy, identified by school officials as Logan Rahn, was with two other juveniles when he reportedly entered an intersection on his scooter and was hit by a pickup truck.

Rahn was taken to Children’s Nebraska in critical condition before ultimately dying four days later.

“Bennington Public Schools is deeply saddened by the passing of Bennington Elementary student Logan Rahn,” school officials shared. “Our hearts are with Logan’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and all those who knew and loved him. This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire school community.”

Douglas County authorities said their thoughts and prayers are also with Logan’s family and loved ones while they continue to investigate the crash.