WINK, TX — Wink High School football player Jake Shuler, 17, has died following a crash Wednesday night on North Pyote Street, according to a statement from the Winkler County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff’s office reported that the crash happened around 8:55 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of North Pyote Street. Emergency responders from WCSO and Winkler County EMS performed life-saving measures on Shuler at the scene. He was transported to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, where he died Friday.
Shuler’s family shared a heartfelt statement on social media, noting that Jake had made the decision to be an organ donor.
“Without hesitation, our sweet angel boy checked that box,” they wrote. “We take great comfort in knowing that he is with his Papa Jake and they are dancing with Jesus.”
The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community and said arrangements would be shared once finalized.
In response to the tragedy, the basketball game between Iraan and Wink scheduled for Friday night was postponed.
The investigation is being led by the Winkler County Sheriff’s Office.
Here is a full statement released by a family member:
"It is with shattered hearts we type this message. Jake left us to go home to be with his Lord and Savior. He will remain in the hospital for a few more days because we are honoring his wishes. When we took Jake to get his DL he came to the organ donor question and asked us what to check. We told him that was his decision to make. Without hesitation our sweet angel boy checked that box. Leave it to our sweet, thoughtful, loving baby boy to find a way to continue giving even after he has left us. We take great comfort in knowing that he is with his Papa Jake and they are dancing with Jesus.
Thank you all for your prayers, messages, posts, hugs, and support. We can feel the love of our beautiful community.
Once arrangements are made we will share them on Facebook.
We love you all."
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