Kyle R. Scholla, 17, dies after 'car surfing' accident in Rifle, Colorado
Teen football player dies after western Colorado "car surfing" accident, charges pending
Authorities say Kyle R. Scholla was riding on the hood of a moving vehicle driven by a 17-year-old boy when he fell. The accident happened April 1 in a Walmart parking lot, according to Rifle police.
Investigators say the two teens knew each other well.
Garfield County Coroner Rob Glassmire said Tuesday that Scholla's death was an accident caused by injuries he sustained in a fall.
Scholla was flown to St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction where he died Saturday of his injuries, police said in a Tuesday news release.
Rifle Bears Football Facebook post
The Scholla family would like to share the following message...
We the Scholla family would like to thank everybody for the heart felt support and love for Kyle Scholla. Although his body passed away, his big smile and spirit lives on forever. As a parent it's wonderful to watch your child grow and become a good person. So, go hug and tell your children\family\friends you love them everyday. For you never know how long the journey of life will be.
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