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Vigil Held for Teen Killed in Accident
Vigil Held for Teen Killed in Accident - Friday, May 7, 2010 at 04:03AM EST
Reported by: Eyewitness News
Friday May 07 2010
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Hundreds turned out to say goodbye to a teen killed in a tragic accident.
Friday night there was a vigil at a Wilkes-Barre football field for 15-year-old Joel Wallen. The teen was struck and killed by an SUV on the Cross Valley Expressway Tuesday night.
Wallen played for the Wilkes-Barre Bears. His team was there and they launched balloons in the his memory.
Coaches spoke about Joel. They say he loved sports and this field was his favorite place.
Funeral services for Joel will be held Saturday. | |
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