Devastating news strikes as 15-year old hockey player sadly passes away after being struck by drunk driver
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The hockey world is struck with another devastating loss as 15-year old Connor Dunn sadly passed away over the Easter weekend.
Recent reports surfaced over the Easter weekend from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, that confirmed the devastating news that 15-year old Connor Dunn of Sault Ste. Marie and the AA Jr. Greyhounds was struck by a drunk driver early in the morning on Easter Day, and sadly passed away.
According to local police reports, 18-year old Gregory Parise was driving a pickup truck when he struck Dunn, who was riding an electric bike.
Dunn, 15, has been identified as the teenager tragically killed in the west end by a suspected drunk driver over Easter weekend. Police say he was riding an e-bike with a fellow Korah student early Sunday morning when it was hit by a pickup truck at Goulais Avenue and Third Line. Dunn's friend sustained serious injuries but survived.
Per Sootoday.comTruly some devastating news for his loved ones and his teammates as just a month prior to the accident Dunn and his Soo Jr. Greyhounds teammates won a championship in what would sadly be his last game played.
Connor was very social and well-liked, and you always knew when he was around,» says Steve Caruso, the principal at Korah Collegiate. «He had lots of energy, and that was infectious to the people he was around. His impact on our school was huge.
On behalf of everyone here at Avalanche Insider we'd like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Connor Dunn, as they navigate through this difficult time.
May you Rest In Peace, Connor Dunn.
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