After high school teachers Jason Hughes was tragically killed at a prom, his family hopes he will be “highly respected” in the district attorney’s decision to charge the five children involved.
The Georgia district attorney presiding over the case has confirmed that he will meet with Hughes’ family to discuss the case.
“The case is under my personal review. Although we have spoken on the phone, I will meet with Jason Hughes’ family in person early next week,” Hall County District Attorney. Lee Darraugh said in an email to People Wednesday, March 11.
He continued, “The wishes of the family in this case will be respected and considered.”
Hughes, 40, was allegedly hit by a truck driven by his student outside his home in Gainesville, Georgia. Jayden Wallace on Friday, March 6.
Wallace, 18, was at a teacher’s house with four other students to make a toilet at Hughes’ home and trees as part of an annual school play.
Hughes ran out of his house and tripped, causing him to fall in front of the car Wallace was driving. Wallace then ran over Hughes and was badly injured.
Five teenagers stopped to try to help Hughes, although Hughes eventually died from his injuries.
After the incident, Wallace was charged with first degree vehicular homicide and reckless driving. Currently, Elijah Owens, Aiden Hucks, Ana Luque again Ariana Cruz they were all charged with breaking the law and littering.
Hughes’ widow, Laura Hughessince then he said he would like the charges against the youth to be dropped.
Laura, who is also a teacher, said The New York Times that her husband was “excited” about the prank and “expected to find them in trouble.”
He added that his family “supports that the charges be dropped against all involved.”
“This is a terrible tragedy, and our family is determined to prevent another tragedy from happening, ruining the lives of these students,” Laura said. “This would go against Jason’s lifelong commitment to investing in the lives of these children.”
Meanwhile, Wallace and his parents broke their silence on the tragedy in a statement they sent to 11Alive on Tuesday, March 10.
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“We are a deeply sorry family and saddened by such a loss to our North Hall community. Jason Hughes means the world to our son, Jayden,” the family said. “She took the time to invest in Jay and pour her love into him, and it made a lasting impact. Along with our entire family, Jay extends our deepest condolences and sincere apologies to the Hughes family.”
Wallace also released his separate comments in a statement. “I pledge that I will live the rest of my life in a way that honors the memory of coach Hughes by imitating Christ. He will never be forgotten,” he said.
The teenager faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Hughes was a popular high school teacher, and one of his former students shared an insight into who he was while talking to him. Us Weekly.
Sheyden Maynorwho graduated from North Hall High School in 2019, said Hughes always looked forward to the prank war each year.
“Coach Hughes was always excited about this time of year,” said Maynor, 22. “He thought it was fun.”
