Skyler Bruner, 7, killed; Darrell Bruner, 29, injured when their moped is rear-ended by a Jeep on U.S. 31 in Columbus, Indiana
Modified Date:
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 1:27pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2014Columbus 7-year-old dies after moped crash
Students and staff at Skyler’s school were being provided assistance on Wednesday.
Columbus boy killed in moped crash, father in critical condition
A witness who reported seeing the moped just before the crash told officers thatthe moped's rear light was dimly lit.
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Skyler Bruner was riding on a moped with Darrell Bruner, who is his father, on U.S. 31 near Shady Lane when a southbound Jeep Cherokee’s driver said he hit the moped. The Jeep’s driver said he was unable see the moped, and a witness indicated that the moped had a dimly-lit rear light. The accident occurred at approx. 7:43 p.m. Darrell Bruner was taken to Columbus Regional Hospital with a head injury, and Skyler was airlifted to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, where he died at 11:45 p.m.
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When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed. An experienced Columbus personal injury lawyer can help.
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Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Skyler Bruner
Darrell Bruner
Roadway:
U.S. 31 near Shady LaneCity:
Columbus, INCounty:
Bartholomew County, INArea:
Indianapolis, IN
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