Ballard student remembered with scholarship after deadly motorcycle crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The family of a Ballard High School student killed in a motorcycle crash created a scholarship fund in his memory.

Xander Rothrock, 18, was remembered for having a profound impact at the public school in Louisville. Donations are being collected in his name through the Lesley and Ryhan Prather Foundation.

"In the time Xander Rothrock was part of our Ballard community, he made a profound and positive impact on others in our building," Ballard High School Principal Dr. Jason Neuss said in a statement last week. "Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. We thank them for allowing us to share in his life."

The donations will be used for funeral expenses and to support the Xander Charles Rothrock Scholarship Fund. The fundraiser has collected $7,675 as of 2:15 p.m. Monday.

To donate, click here.

According to police, officers responded to Westport Road at Rollington Road last week. Police said Rothrock "left the roadway for reasons unknown (at this time)" and was ejected from the bike.

His celebration of life is set for 3:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10 from at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road in Louisville.

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