Patrick “Patchy” Barkey, 13, killed and two people injured in pedestrian collision on Summerside Road in Union Township, Ohio
Driver of car that hit, killed West Clermont student identified
The car struck Barkey, causing fatal injuries to the eighth-grader from West Clermont Middle School, the report said. According to the crash report, Gilkison was driving 33 mph and the posted speed limit was 40 mph.
Celebration of life held for 13-year-old hit, killed by car in Union Township
The family is asking for new or gently used shoes to donate to children in need. No charges have been filed in connection with the crash.
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