Leyton Hernandez, a teacher and multi-sport coach at Veterans Memorial High School, died following a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon while traveling, according to a news release from Corpus Christi Independent School District.

Hernandez, 28, was in his fifth year teaching and coaching at Veterans Memorial, the district said in the release. CCISD’s crisis counseling team will be available for students and staff when schools reopen Monday. Hernandez coached multiple sports at the school.

Hernandez, the son of Corpus Christi ISD Superintendent Roland Hernandez and Cynthia Hernandez and the brother of Lauren Stinson, graduated from King High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas State University in 2020.

Hernandez was an accomplished high school athlete and a college football recruit.

The family has asked the community to respect their privacy during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are pending.

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Veterans Memorial educator, coach dies in car accident