India, March 8 -- A late-night prank outside a home in Gainesville in the US state of Georgia ended in tragedy after a high school teacher was accidentally run over and killed while confronting a group of teenagers.

Jason Hughes, 40, taught mathematics at North Hall High School and was also associated with the school's golf programme. According to police, the incident unfolded late on Thursday night when Hughes noticed a commotion outside his house.

Officials said teenagers had allegedly targeted the property in a prank and were spotted "rolling" toilet paper across Hughes' house, 11 Alive reported.

Police said Hughes stepped outside around 11:40 pm to see what was happening and approached vehicles where the teenagers were attempting t...