Jacob Patterson, 12, killed in pedestrian collision with motorcycle on Old Harriman Highway in Oliver Springs, Tennessee
12-year-old killed in accident at bus stop in Tennessee
After the two buses passed, troopers say Jacob ran across the road to check the mail and was hit by the motorcycle. Jacob was pronounced dead on the scene.
The 16-year-old was also injured and was taken to the hospital.
Mother of 12-year-old killed by motorcycle mourns son
"Jacob was a great kid. He was smart, loved to read, loved to play his PS3 and Xbox and his little brother James sure liked watching him play. I know James is going to miss his big brother as so is everyone else that knew Jacob.
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