Andres's family is having a difficult time dealing with the loss of Andres and would greatly appreciate any donations.

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Andres Perez was a high school senior on his way to school when he was hit and killed Tuesday morning near S. Avenue 60 and N. Figueroa Street -- five days away from his 18th birthday.

Los Angeles Unified School District closed all campuses because of a bomb threat sent to several school board members.

^[5] The school posted a message on its website, saying: “Due to a potential threat to LAUSD schools, Los Angeles International Charter High School will be taking precautionary action and cancel classes today.”

^[6] The driver who struck Perez had been employed with the city for 27 years and stayed at the scene, said LAPD spokeswoman Liliana Preciado.

He was very distraught, she said.

^[2] The driver of the truck sat on the curb crying after telling police that the boy had just jumped in front of his vehicle, according to a AAA worker on scene.

The driver went to the hospital shortly afterward, the AAA worker said.The

driver was cooperating and very distraught, Aguilar said. ^[4]

His death came shortly after he had been accepted into Cal State LA’s film school. Grieving

classmates held a vigil for him the night of his death. ^[3]