Jamestown, NY (June 24, 2025) – An 11-year-old boy has died following a devastating crash involving a truck while he was riding his bicycle near the intersection of Willard and Kinney Streets last week.
According to reports, Daniel Ramos Jr., a fifth-grade student at Jefferson Middle School, was critically injured in the incident that occurred on Tuesday, June 18. He was first transported to UPMC Chautauqua before being airlifted to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Jamestown Police confirmed that the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Ramos had previously attended Lincoln Elementary School and was remembered by the Jamestown Public Schools community as a vibrant and cherished student. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker expressed deep sorrow over the loss and announced that the school district’s Crisis Intervention Team and counselors would be available to support students, staff, and families.
The community continues to grieve this tragic loss, as officials work to understand how the crash occurred.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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