Mark G. Klusman killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Kayla Wilson on Warsaw Avenue in Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio

Elder teacher struck by vehicle in hit-skip while volunteering with Price Hill clean-up(link is external)
Mr. Mark G. Klusman is a Computer Science teacher at Elder High School. He was struck by a vehicle on Warsaw Avenue around 11:20 a.m.

Suspect in hit-and-run accident that injured Elder teacher held on high bond(link is external)
When police talked to her about the accident, she apparently said she wasn't driving at the time. They say she later confessed to being behind the wheel.
State: Driver accused of hitting Elder teacher never had license, under 2 suspensions at time of crash (link is external)
The Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation and any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 513-352-2514.
Longtime Cincinnati high school teacher dies weeks after hit-and-run crash (link is external)
A Cincinnati high school teacher struck by a hit-and-run driver while volunteering earlier this month died from his injuries Tuesday, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.
Funeral arrangements set for beloved Elder teacher(link is external)
The service for friends and family of Klusman will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 3 at Saint Monica-Saint George parish in Clifton Heights.

Bail raised to $1 million for woman accused in Elder teacher hit-skip (link is external)
Wilson is charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular assault and leaving the scene of a crash, but officials said that her charges could be amended after Klusman died earlier this week. Her bail was set at $1 million when she appeared in court Friday.

Funeral mass held for beloved Elder teacher Mark Klusman(link is external)
A funeral mass was held at St. Monica-St. George Church. The Elder family bid farewell to a man who had such an impact on young lives.
Driver pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed beloved Elder teacher(link is external)
Kayla Wilson, 23, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault and leaving the scene of a crash on Tuesday, agreeing to serve up to nine years in prison.
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