Justice Served for the Cinco Ranch Freshman Killed Riding his Bike to School
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
February 6, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
Cinco Ranch High School Student was struck and killed when riding his bike to school on September of 2023. Now the man responsible has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced for is death.
Devin Delvalle was in court last week on trial for the death of Logan Dark, a Cinco Ranch High School student who he struck with his vehicle as the boy was on a well assigned crosswalk.
The incident occurred the morning of September 28, 2023 at the 6000 block of Mason Road near Katy ISD’s Creech Elementary. At the time, Delvalle was said to have been corporative with authorities but was taken into custody that day.
Delvalle, a 22-year-old Katy man was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to prison for four years.
Delvalle was arrested under a new Texas law that cracks down on drivers involved in crashes that lead to injury or death of anyone at a crosswalk.
Dark, a 14-year-old boy died at the scene from his injuries and his parents have become advocates for better crosswalk safety practices to avoid anything like this happening again.
“Cinco Ranch is full of kids biking to school,” says Josh Dark, Logan’s father in a previous interview. “People move here for those walking spaces, while there are minimal interactions with roadways, there is still enough to give people concern.”
In January of 2025, Fort Bend County announced improvements coming to crosswalks.
“Safety is our top priority, and the introduction of HAWK signals are a significant step toward creating a more pedestrian and bike friendly environment,” says Commissioner Morales. “By investing in these innovative traffic solutions, we are not only protecting our citizens but also promoting a culture of safety and accessibility for all. Together, we can create a more connected and safe environment for everyone who walks or bikes our streets.”
Such improvements are a step, but don’t take away from the harm that Delvalle caused that morning.
"Every part of this was avoidable,” said Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton. “He died needlessly. This area was clearly marked ... signage everywhere ... there were all kinds of warnings. This is very avoidable. Slow down.”
Logan Dark was frequent commenter and collaborator on Katy Magazine stories about wildlife, especially the local alligators who fishermen encounter. Read a story he was featured in.
“Logan was welcoming, kind. Headstrong, extremely independent, a bit of a prankster and one clever dude,” said his father Josh Dark.
According to the court, Delvalle could be up for parole in two years. A second-degree manslaughter conviction carried a penalty of 2-20 years in prison.
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