On the night of November 28, 2025, 16-year-old Cameron Cole was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident while visiting family in Memphis. What should have been a time of connection and laughter turned into heartbreak when a vehicle hit the teenager and fled the scene, leaving him alone in his final moments.

Emergency responders arrived, but Cameron’s injuries were too severe. A young life — filled with dreams, friendships, and plans for the future — was gone in an instant. 🕊️

His mother, Kaitia, now faces every parent’s worst nightmare. Through tears and unimaginable grief, she has made one plea clear: accountability. She is urging anyone with information to come forward, hoping that the person responsible will be identified and brought to justice. “My son mattered,” she has expressed. “His life had value.”

The Memphis community has rallied around the grieving family, organizing vigils and sharing memories of Cameron — a teen remembered for his bright spirit and the promise he carried.

Candles now line the street where tragedy struck, each flame a symbol of love and remembrance. 🕯️

As investigators continue searching for the driver who fled, Cameron’s story serves as a painful reminder of the consequences of reckless decisions. A split second changed everything.

For Kaitia, justice will never replace her son, but she holds tightly to the hope that truth will surface — and that Cameron’s stolen future will not be forgotten. 💙