KIPP student hit on Slaughter Lane dies from his injuries

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An 8th grader hit while on his way to school at the end of February died from his injuries.
KIPP Beacon Academy sent a letter to parents Wednesday, saying Daniel Franco Tovar has been a beloved part of the school family.
“School staff and students remember him as a fun-loving member of the KIPP Austin Beacon Prep community who loved to play soccer, read, and valued friendship and his friends,” the letter wrote. “Daniel’s resiliency, playful nature an