The Georgia teen charged with working over his trainer throughout a prank gone horribly fallacious is talking out for the primary time … saying he plans to lean on his religion as he strikes ahead.
18-year-old pupil Jayden Wallace — who’s dealing with first-degree vehicular murder after allegedly working over math trainer Jason Hughes mentioned in an announcement, “I pledge to dwell out the rest of my life in a fashion that honors the reminiscence of Coach Hughes by exemplifying Christ. He won’t ever be forgotten.”
Wallace’s household additionally launched an announcement, obtained by 11Alivesaying Hughes meant the world to their son — including “Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes household.”
Cops say the tragic incident occurred when Hughes waited exterior his Gainesville, GA house to catch Wallace and his buddies toilet-papering the home — apparently a part of a long-running prank custom at North Corridor Excessive Faculty.
However issues took a tragic flip … when Hughes ran after the teenagers, and slipped on the street due to the rain. Cops say Wallace then by accident ran him over whereas attempting to drive off in his pickup truck.
The kids reportedly tried to assist Hughes and gave first support earlier than he was rushed to the hospital — however he later died from his accidents.
Wallace was arrested and booked into Corridor County Jail, however has since been launched on a $1,950 bond. He’s additionally dealing with expenses together with reckless driving, felony trespassing and littering.
Hughes’ spouse Laura has reportedly requested prosecutors to drop the costs in opposition to the teenagers.