RIP Alejandro Tello – Teen Killed by Hit & Run in Brooklyn
Alejandro Tello left his job at an amusement park and was skateboarding home using West 10th Street and Avenue T in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Alejandro was hit by a SUV which from the video seems like an accident as the driver may not have realized they hit the teen. The car was making a turn and Tello was not present at the start of the turn and may have been in the driver’s blind spot. The news states that: ‘Police observed that both wheels went over the teen and the driver should have stopped.’ Alex was just three blocks away from his home.
The next car stopped and shielded Alejandro’s body. A car going in the opposite direction also stopped to help. (Good people in Brooklyn).
Alejandro was unconscious when he was taken to Maimonides Hospital. He had severe head trauma and didn’t survive. The hospital gave the family Alejandro’s things. Only one shoe was there, so his mother returned to West 10th Street to look for the other shoe. (My heart breaks for her). See: here.
Alejandro’s father understood that this was an accident and kindly told reporters that he had forgiven for the driver: ““If you are watching me, I forgive you. Me and my wife, my family, we forgive him. I wish the best for his family because I know he could have a family and I don’t wish anything bad to him.” (See here) The following day, Alex’s cousin placed flowers on the pole near the accident. Reporters spoke to Alejandro’s cousin, Hector who also said that he forgave the driver.
The white BMW SUV that hit Alejandro was found parked on the street two miles from the accident. Police are still looking for the driver. Anyone with information can call: 1-800-577-8477.
Alex Tello was going to start his senior year at New Utrecht High School. Alejandro taught himself how to play the piano and guitar. He loved rock music, photography, skateboarding and his family. Alejandro was preparing for college. He planned on being a musician or a police detective.
Many prayers for his Alejandro’s family – parents, two brothers and a sister. If you are reading this, take a moment and pray for strength and peace for the family. A GoFundMe Page was set up here
Hugs,
marlene
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