US teacher dies after students’ toilet paper prank goes wrong

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 9, 2026 at 08:34 PM

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A US high school teacher, Jason Hughes, died after being struck by a pickup truck while students were performing a toilet paper prank at his home in Gainesville, Georgia, on Friday night. Hughes tripped in the street as the teens were leaving. The 18-year-old driver was arrested for vehicular homicide, and four other students face misdemeanor charges. Despite the tragedy, Hughes' family has requested that authorities drop all charges against the students, emphasizing that Hughes cared deeply for them and would not want their lives ruined. Hughes taught maths and coached sports at North Hall High School.

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Atlanta 40% Gainesville 50% Hall County Sheriff’s Office 60% North Hall High School 70% Jason Hughes ×590%

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