Dar Wee, 6, killed after being struck by car near the intersection of College Avenue and 91st Street in Indianapolis, Indiana
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/22/2015 - 1:25pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Crosswalk fast-tracked near school after death of 6-year-old
The Marion County coroner has identified 6-year-old Dar Wee as the child who died days after he was hit by a car in front of his Far-Northside elementary school.
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Mrs. Amber Walters, principal of Nora Elementary said “during this time of sadness, our school family has come together as one to support the family of the student, as well as one another. The Nora family is a very close knit community that will work together to celebrate the life of this amazing young boy.”
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Dar Wee, a 6-year-old student at Nora Elementary School, reportedly darted into the street near the intersection of College Avenue and 91st Street and was struck by a car. He was rushed to Riley Hospital for Children, where he died two days later. The car that struck him was driven by a 71-year-old woman. A crosswalk and three-way stop was built at the section of road where he was hit to prevent accidents like this in the future.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Dar Wee
Roadway:
College Avenue and 91st StreetCity:
Indianapolis, INCounty:
Marion County, INArea:
Indianapolis, IN
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