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67-Year-Old Driver Peter Kennedy Arrested In Thornton Hit & Run

THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) - Thornton police arrested a man they believe hit a student in a wheelchair and drove away. The crash happened in front of York International School on Tuesday morning.

Thonton hit and run mug shot Peter Kennedy courtesy thornton PD
Peter Kennedy (credit: Thornton)

Peter Kennedy, 67, was driving a black Ford truck when police say he hit the student who was on his way to school.

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Kennedy faces hit-and-run and careless driving charges.

On Tuesday night, neighbors told CBS4's Jamie Leary they recently petitioned the city to make changes around the crosswalk.

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