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Durham family mourns 9-year-old killed while riding bike
ABC11 News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 9-year-old boy, Keegan Brooks, was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near his home in Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday afternoon.
- Keegan had left home to ride bikes with a friend before baseball practice when the accident occurred near Knightwood Drive and Bengel Drive shortly before 12:45 p.m.
- Family and friends describe Keegan as loving, funny, and full of personality, with his mother expressing deep grief and disbelief over the loss.
- Oak Grove Elementary School acknowledged Keegan's passing and offered counseling services to students to help them cope with the tragedy.
- Durham police confirmed the driver stayed at the scene, no charges have been filed yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
