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ayden was driving his motorcycle, on his way to pick-up his mom from her place of work, when, police say, a pickup truck driver rear-ended him, leaving the scene and resulting in Hayden being taken to the hospital in critical condition. His mom, Karla Baker, confirmed that Hayden had died after being placed on life support and donating his organs.

Police say the driver of that pickup, 52-year-old Jason Lee Evans, left the scene at the time of the crash. Council Bluffs police later obtained a search warrant for his blood as he was showing signs of impairment, according to investigators. CBPD said and arrest is expected following the results of toxicology tests, which have not yet come back from the lab.

A memorial ride was organized by friends of the Baker family, with hundreds of motorcycles taking to the road in Hayden’s honor. Participants carried Hayden’s helmet for one last ride, a gesture that held significant meaning. Hundreds of motorcyclists, some who traveled from out of state, participated in the ride.