The Texas high school football community is mourning the death of Katron Walker, a junior wide receiver at Richland High School who died Saturday in a car crash, Birdville Independent School District officials said in a letter to families. WFAA reported the death.
Details about where the crash occurred and what led to it have not been released.
Walker announced on social media in June that he would transfer to Birdville ISD ahead of the 2026 football season.
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Though Walker had been at Richland only a short time, he had made a positive impact on the school community as a member of the junior varsity football team, district officials said.
Birdville ISD said grief counselors would be available at the school for students and staff. The district is also providing specialized support to Walker’s family and teammates.
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This article originally published at Texas high school football player killed in overnight crash, school district confirms.