Aurora police are investigating a single-vehicle accident in which a 17-year-old Marmion Academy student suffered fatal injuries from falling off of a vehicle’s running board.

Stephen J. Woodcock, 17, of the 4N300 block of Booth Tarkington Street, St. Charles, died earlier today (Monday, May 16, 2016) at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. He had been airlifted directly to Good Samaritan following the accident, which occurred around 3:45 p.m., May 13, at Marmion Academy, located at 1000 Butterfield Road.

Woodcock was riding on the passenger side running board and holding onto the exterior of a 2011 Acura MDX being driven by Jerin Martin, 18, of the 3000 block of Elleby Court, North Aurora, which was eastbound in the school’s north parking lot. Martin told police he was driving around 10 mph and when he made a left turn, Woodcock apparently lost his grip and fell backward off the vehicle, striking the pavement and suffering head and other apparent injuries.

He was initially treated at the scene by Aurora Fire Department paramedics.

The preliminary investigation, being handled by the Aurora Police Traffic Division, showed no signs of driver impairment. Martin, who is also a Marmion student, was cited for reckless driving. The investigation is continuing and other charges have not been ruled out.

According to the DuPage County Coroner’s Office, no autopsy will be conducted.

Marmion Academy’s Facebook page posted the news Monday, and the comments field was filled with heartfelt condolences.

“Marmion is deeply saddened by the death of senior Stephen Woodcock,” the academy said in the Facebook post. “Stephen was injured on Friday and has been hospitalized and treated since that time. He was greatly loved by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Stephen at this time of loss. We ask that you join us with your continued prayers.”

Holy Cross Church in Batavia will be offering a Mass at 8:30 p.m. for Woodcock.

SOURCE: Aurora Police Department news release, Marmion Facebook page