A beloved Georgia high school teacher died Friday evening after a student prank at his home ended in tragedy. Jason Hughes, 40, was struck and killed by a pickup truck driven by 18-year-old Jaden Ryan Wallace during what authorities described as a "rolling" prank gone wrong.

According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Hughes came outside his Gainesville home around 11 p.m. when a group of students arrived to participate in the prank, which typically involves decorating someone's property with toilet paper or other materials. The ground was slick from recent rain, and Hughes slipped and fell into the roadway as the students were attempting to leave the scene in their vehicles.

Wallace has been charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving in connection with Hughes' death. Sheriff's deputies said the incident appears to have been accidental, with no indication that the students intended harm to their teacher. The investigation revealed that Hughes was familiar with the students and the planned prank.

Community members have expressed shock and grief over the loss of Hughes, who was described by colleagues and students as a dedicated educator. The Hall County School District has not yet released details about counseling services or memorial plans for the teacher. Wallace remains in custody as the investigation continues, with authorities working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal accident.