An Aledo ISD middle school student-athlete, Brayden Martin, passed away in a tragic accident.
As per the source, the 8th grader, Brayden, was killed in an ATV crash on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, just hours before he was supposed to graduate middle school.
Aledo Independent School District confirmed Martin’s death and also said the crash involved an ATV.
In a statement to families, the district said extra support staff were on campus Thursday for students and teachers grieving the loss.
The district wrote,
“We had extra support at Aledo Middle School this morning for our students and staff,” “We have asked our entire community to pray for Brayden’s family, friends and teachers.”
Aledo Independent School District
Brayden’s select baseball team, the Wildcatters NTX 14U Place, posted a heartfelt message honoring their teammate.
“Brayden was more than a teammate — he was family,” the team wrote. “His love for the game, his smile, and the impact he made on everyone around him will never be forgotten.”  “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family, his teammates, coaches, and all who knew and loved him during this unimaginable time. Forever a Wildcatter. Forever #10.”
Wildcatters NTX 14U Place
Kristie Laughley of Aledo, Texas, took to the comment section and mourned the tragic loss.
Brayden was my son’s friend and classmate. Caden will be playing his tournament this weekend in honor of his friend. Rest Easy
Kristie Laughley
Amand Davis from McKinney, Texas, also wrote,
Prayers for the Martin family, friends and teammates
Amanda Davis
Melanie Place, the 5th-grade science teacher at Bear Creek Intermediate, sent prayers to Brayden’s family.
Please pray hard for the Martin family and all of these boys. Our hearts are shattered at the loss of Brayden. There truly are no words.
Melanie Place
Several other close ones and relatives have also offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Brayden’s family in this difficult time.
The funeral service schedule has not been revealed yet.
He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions as a baseball player.
Rest in Peace, Brayden Martin.
