RIP Edwin Ajacalon
Edwin Ajacalon, a 14 year old, was riding his bike delivering food and was hit by a BMW around 23rd Street and 5th Avenue in Sunset Park at 5:45 pm last night. The car wasn’t going to stop. (Source and here too) This article states that the car stopped a block away and one passenger (out of four) left the car (source)
Aljacalon was taken to Methodist Hospital, but died from the injuries to his head and body. Story and Pictures, story and video here and here
The driver (seen here) was taken to the hospital for evaluation.(source)
Edwin Ajacalon (referred to as Edwin Vincente on some sites) was working to help support his family in Guatemala. Ajacalon lived with his Uncle here in Brooklyn, while his family lives in Central America. Prayers for his friends here and back home.
RIP Edwin. This was a really good teen. Edwin wanted to build a house for his family and return home to see them. (Source) Many prayers for his family in Guatemala who are going to be devastated by this. There is community vigil tomorrow at 6:30 PM, at 23rd Street & 5th Avenue. See pictures of vigil here
Hugs,
marlene
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