INDIANAPOLIS: Family and friends paid tribute to a 14-year-old child who was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Thursday. Family members of Wilberto “Willie” Rivera III were present at the scene of the accident to memorialize him with a balloon release.
Nearly a week has passed since Rivera’s death. On October 10, shortly before 10 p.m., he was riding his bike down North Cumberland Road when he was hit by a car on the extreme east side of Indianapolis, just north of East 10th Street.
They Are Not All Alone In Their Sorrow
Court filings state that as his pals were strolling along the lawn, Rivera was on his bike. Officers were informed by their companions that Rivera had been struck by a black Chrysler. The tragic sight is now being transformed into a haven of healing and optimism.
There was a Thursday night gathering under a warm glow. A few grinned and giggled. Others, remembering a life cut too short, sobbed and extended long hugs. It’s not anything that a parent or other family member ought to experience.
Even so, they manage to stay optimistic despite their loss by spending time with Rivera. The abundance of love on Thursday gave families reassurance that they are not all alone in their sorrow or in their pursuit of justice.
Raine Apologized For The Event
A man from Indianapolis has been accused of his possible involvement in the collision. Joshua Raine was accused by the prosecution of fleeing the scenario of an accident that caused fatalities or serious injuries.
Seven days following the collision, a charge was made. Detectives discovered on October 11 that Raine had reported a collision he was involved in on Cumberland Road to police headquarters. He told police that after hitting something, he slowed down and checked his rearview mirror, but nothing was visible.
He then spotted another automobile behind him that did not stop, leading him to believe that he had struck a deer. During the interrogation, Raine showed signs of distress and apologized for the event, according to the detectives. If Raine had known he had hit Rivera, he supposedly would have stopped.