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Cheyenne Student Struck and Killed By Car on Friday Morning
The Cheyenne Police Department is reporting that a 13-year-old male was killed on Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle.
This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily
By Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily
The Cheyenne Police Department is reporting that a 13-year-old male was killed on Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle.
The police said the juvenile was hit by a Ford Escape at approximately 7:00 a.m. near McCormick Jr. High School.
The student was attempting to cross Western Hill Boulevard on the crosswalk when he was hit by the car.
“The victim sustained critical injuries and was transported by ambulance to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead,” the report said.
The driver of the vehicle remained on-site during the investigation.
Friends of the family took to the Cheyenne Police Department’s Facebook page to offer their condolences.
“My heart is breaking for his family and all of his friends. My daughter has been friends with him since kindergarten, she is devastated. We are so heartbroken!! Praying for the family,” wrote Bethany Way.
“Rest in peace sweet boy….my daughter adored you as a friend and we are so devastated by this loss,” wrote LD Hensala.
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