A California highschool tennis star was tragically killed over the weekend after an alleged drunk driver struck him whereas he was out for a stroll with a good friend. He was solely 18.
Manhattan Seaside Police say they obtained a name at 12:46 AM on Sunday … indicating a crash involving a pedestrian on the a centesimal block of Sepulveda Boulevard.
In line with MBPD, they discovered the sufferer mendacity on the road subsequent to the car and transported him to a neighborhood trauma hospital.
“Regardless of life-saving efforts by medical personnel, the sufferer succumbed to their accidents,” MBPD stated.
The sufferer was recognized as Braun Levi, a Loyola Excessive Faculty senior and tennis star.
“We’re heartbroken to share the information of the passing of Loyola Excessive Faculty senior, Braun Levi,” Loyola H.S. stated in a press release on Instagram.
“Levi, 18, was a staff captain and four-year Varsity starter for Loyola Tennis and cemented himself as one of the crucial completed student-athletes in program historical past, having simply gained his 4th consecutive league championship on April twenty ninth.”
Levi was additionally a member of the Scholar Council and volleyball staff supervisor.
“His lovable persona, infectious smile, and boundless power made him a beloved member of the Loyola neighborhood,” the college stated.
“He was a real Man for and With Others, and we’ll miss him dearly. We love you, Braun. 𝐂𝟒𝐋 🤍🕊️.”
As you’d anticipate, a great deal of folks posted heartfelt messages on social media, together with former NFL QB Matt Leinart, who shared Braun’s photograph on his IG story with the caption, “RIP.”
MBPD says the driving force of the car within the crash, 33-year-old Jenia Belt, was arrested and booked for suspicion of DUI. She might additionally face further costs referring to the loss of life of Levi.
The investigation is ongoing.
