Sycamore student dead after being hit by a vehicle, school officials say
Sycamore student dead after being hit by a vehicle, school officials say A Sycamore High School junior is dead after being hit by a vehicle Monday afternoon, school officials said. Ryland "Riley" Betz, 17, was struck at approximately 3:30 p.m. near the corner of Reed Hartman Highway and Cornell Road, police said. "The victim was not in a crosswalk when she was struck," police said. "Alcohol and/or drugs are not considered factors in the accident." Police said the driver of the vehicle that struck the student stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. Anyone who witnessed the accident ...