Laney Hudson, 13, dies after being hit by police vehicle near 5th Avenue and 31st Street in Huntington, West Virginia
One killed after being struck by vehicle in Huntington
The deadly collision occurred at around 10:30 p.m. not far from the 5th Avenue and 31st Street intersection.
Funeral for Huntington teen struck and killed by deputy’s cruiser set for Saturday
Family and friends of Laney Hudson plan to remember her life from 3-5 p.m. at Chapman’s Mortuary & Crematory across from St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Special prosecutor plans to look at all aspects of Huntington teen’s high-profile death
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department has been assigned to investigate potential departmental policy violations in tied to the incident.
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