UPDATE: Police identify Parkland Middle School boy struck and killed Friday

Police have identified the boy struck and killed by a car Friday.

Police say 11-year-old Jonathan Benko was taking part in Parkland Middle School’s organized walkout when he and a group of students left the designated walkout area. Police say around 10:30 Friday morning, the group crossed Loop 375 then attempted to cross it again. Benko was the last in the group to cross and was struck by a Ford F150.

Benko sustained serious injuries and was taken to UMC where he died.

Police say the 61-year-old driver of the truck was not injured and remained at the scene. No other children were injured.