Dychaun Lavonte Chew, 16, struck by vehicle and killed while skateboarding on Fremont Avenue North in Minneapolis, Minnesota
16-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash identified as Dychaun Chew
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, at 8:37 p.m., officers and the Minneapolis Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle hitting a child and then leaving the scene along the 5100 block of Fremont Avenue North.
Dychaun Lavonte Chew, 16, Dies After Being Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver In North Mpls.
The Minneapolis Police Department say it happened at about 8:37 p.m. at the intersection of North 51st and Fremont avenues in the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood. Investigators say the driver struck the teenage boy, who is believed to have been on a skateboard at the time.
Teen killed by hit-and-run driver in Minneapolis
According to officials, that after striking the teen, the driver continued north, struck several parked cars and left the road before coming to rest in a yard where the individual was arrested.
South High invited to balloon release
By all accounts of teachers and classmates, Dychaun was a bright light, an inspiration and an excellent student who spoke fondly of his family and plans for his future. To honor his memory, you are invited by Dychaun's uncle, Pastor Dedrick Wilson to join the family for a balloon release at 51st & Fremont, this evening at 6 p.m.
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