Updated at 8:15 a.m.

The Sean Kelley Scholarship Fund continues to show the support of the community to honor a teacher who was killed in a hit-and-run auto-pedestrian accident Friday night.

Police said Kelley, 43, of Round Rock, was hit by a silver pickup truck about 10:59 p.m. at the corner of Mays and West Main. He was an inclusion teacher and a coach at Round Rock ISD's Stony Point High School.

A GoFundMe page set up for the Sean Kelley Scholarship Fund had 99 donors giving $4,833 as of 8:15 a.m. today. The fund has been established for 22 hours.

Several people left messages with their donations.

"To my friend and brother, you were taken far too soon," said Randy Preston. "I love you and can't imagine a better way to continue your legacy."

Tara Hatfield wrote, "He was one of my best friends for the 3 years I knew him; an amazing friend and person. I will miss him terribly."

"Sean was an amazing teacher," wrote Dawn Carlson. "So glad to have known him and witness his passion for kids."

The Round Rock Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 512-218-5500.

Updated at 9:24 p.m. Dec. 4


A GoFundMe page to support the Sean Kelley Scholarship Fund has been started to honor the Round Rock ISD teacher and coach killed by a hit-and-run driver Friday night. Seventy-three people have donated in 11 hours since the fund started, giving $3,378 of the $9,000 goal.

Among the comments posted on the account was one by Lisa Kelley, who said, “Sean will always be my ‘ey’ Kelley cousin. His smile could lift anyone’s spirits and light up the room."

Another donor, Victoria Collins-Becker, wrote, “We will carry on, broken hearts and all, because Sean Kelley respected hard work and never tolerated excuses.”

Caity Callan wrote, “Even though I had Mr. Kelley in fourth grade, I still vividly remember his class and what an impact he had on me. It was his weekly multiplication table tests and my want to be in the One Minute Club that jump-started my desire to learn and be the best that I can be. Having such a quantitative way to aim for success was so helpful to a kid like me. I will never fail to see anything about the Iowa Hawkeyes without thinking of him. Thank you for everything, Mr. Kelley; you'll be missed by many.”

The account’s bio told gave information about Kelley, who worked at Stony Point High School.

“He was always the extrovert of the pack and was selfless in his actions. He had a charisma that captured the attention of the room, everywhere he went. In Sean’s free time you can catch him with his faithful dog, Sammie, traveling and exploring the outdoors. He was a loved son, brother and friend.”

The posting also said that donations will go to a scholarship in his name to further help the people he spent his life inspiring.

“Sean’s career was spent helping the underprivileged, and we wish to carry on his legacy,” the account posting stated.

The Round Rock Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident. A preliminary investigation showed Kelley was hit by a silver pickup truck. Anyone with information is asked to call 512-218-5500.

3:10 p.m. Dec. 4


A Round Rock ISD teacher and coach was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian-auto incident Friday night.

Sean Kelley, 43, of Round Rock, died after he was struck by a vehicle at the corner of Mays and West Main streets in downtown Round Rock about 10:59 p.m. Friday, according to the city of Round Rock.

He was an inclusion teacher and coach at Stony Point High School.

A preliminary investigation by the Round Rock Police Department showed a silver pickup truck struck Kelley and fled the scene. The driver of the vehicle is unknown.

Kelley was a fourth-grade teacher at Blackland Prairie Elementary School in Round Rock before teaching at Stony Point. Kelley’s Facebook page said he grew up in Iowa City, Iowa, graduating from Iowa City High School in 1991 and the University of Iowa in 1996.

“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends and as our students, parents and community members do the same,” a news release from Stony Point High School said. “Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Sean’s family during this difficult time.”

The release said counselors will be in the school this week for support of staff and students.

The Round Rock Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 512-218-5500.