Christian Reede, age 13, died on September 13, 2013, at a hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christian was from Kokomo, Indiana.
On September 12, 2013, Christian was driving his moped on a local street at about 8:45 p.m. He had a buddy, Donte Brown, on the back of the moped.
The moped was struck by a vehicle turning into Highland Springs Subdivision. After striking the juveniles on the moped, the vehicle continued southbound through the Highland Springs Subdivision without returning to the scene of the accident.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital and later air lifted to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment.
Tragically, Christian passed away the next day.
Donte Brown is expected to live and is recovering, as of this posting.
The vehicle that plowed into the boys is possibly a white 2005-2007 Ford Escape or Mercury Mariner, possibly missing a right front fog lamp and missing a right front inner fender well. The suspect vehicle should have front end damage.
If you have any information about this crime, please contact the Kokomo Police Department at (765) 459-5101, or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at (765) 456-7017. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-Tips with your anonymous tip.
Christian attended Taylor Middle School in Kokomo.
Christian wanted to be a doctor or a basketball player when he grew up. He had "big dreams" as do all 13 year olds.
Christian was exceptionally tall for his age. He had a great sense of humor and a
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| Angels of God, pray for Christian |
Christian was well loved and will be forever missed. His friends at school are in mourning over this tragic occurrence.
Christian is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents.
Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next. Amen.
God save us from the drivers who speed like a bat out of Hell. They mow us down on the street and then run away like thieves in the night. They are killing us, Father. Amen.
Pray for justice for Christian. Amen.
Pray for all who die as teenagers. They had no chance to grow up. Amen.
Pray for Donte Brown who suffered the loss of his friend. Amen.
Pray that Christian is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray that Christian is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
1 comment:
i loved christian verry much he was like my brother but he was my first cuzin and only boy cuzin until this past year when we both got one boy cuzin on the reede side of the family i love him very much and i hope he knows that.
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