Action News was there as a passerby stopped to mourn Nathan. She was visibly overcome with emotion as she bent down to pray for the boy.
The two did not know each other, but the passerby said Nathan's death had a profound impact on her. She prayed for drivers to slow down.
"From the information and debris, it was highly likely he was in the roadway," Fresno Police Lieutenant Zeb Price said on Monday night.
Investigators believe Torres was riding his bike on the road when they say an oncoming car hit him.
The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with the police. They do not think drugs and alcohol are factors.
"If anybody was in the area of Olive and Angus around 6 PM that may have witnessed this traffic collision, please call us," Lieutenant Price said.
Torres was a student at McLane High School. Fresno Unified officials say support is now available, including counselors on campus.
Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her released the following statement in response to the student's death:
"We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of, Nathan Torres, a beloved student at McLane High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire school community during this incredibly difficult time. His absence will be deeply felt. We have onsite supports available for those who were close to Nathan and any struggling with the news of his passing."
The boy's death and his memorial come a few days before National Pedestrian Safety Month.
"Lower your speed and look for pedestrians," Fresno Police Officer John Belli said. "Look for those things that are small that might come out of nowhere instead of just thinking that there are larger objects, like other cars or the things you need to be concerned about."
With the sun now setting earlier, pedestrians can be even harder to spot.
Officer Belli urged drivers to also look for bicycles, like Nathan was riding.
"They don't have the same protection as a car," Officer Belli said of cyclists. "We need to make that extra effort to try to be aware of them on the roadway and make it safe for them."
There is no word yet on whether the driver in Monday's crash will face criminal charges.
Meanwhile, the Fresno Police Department is planning a citywide pedestrian enforcement event for October 18.
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