- Death of Jamison Thrun
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Jamison Miles Lee Thrun (1999-2011)[1] was a sixth grade student who was killed in a vehicle accident in Fairbanks, Alaska by 68 year old Yiki Kim in August 2011.[2][3][4] The intersection at which the accident took place had previously been a site of concern.[5] The incident resulted in an outpouring of support for the family,[6] calls for reform and more vigorous policing of known trouble spots[7] and a spree of other awareness raising activism.[8][9]
The investigation was led by the Alaska State Troopers with assistance from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Police and the Fairbanks Police Department.[10]
On September 2, 2011 a memorial walk attracted more than 200 attendees.[11] Donations to the family were collected beforehand.[12]
His funeral was held on Monday September 5 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church and will be buried in the Birch Hill Cemetery.[13]
Kim, who was taking her grandchildren to school at the time,[14] failed field sobriety tests after the crash.[15] Kim may have been having a stroke at the time of the accident.[16] When she was first arrested she was charged with first degree assault and reckless driving, upon Thrun's death charges were upgraded to manslaughter.[17]
Sports games were dedicated in Thrun's honor after his death.[18]
References
- ^ "Jamison M. Thrun (1999-2011)".
- ^ Reba Lean. "Fairbanks boy dies from injuries after being hit by SUV". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 8/31/2011.
- ^ "Woman runs stop sign, hits, injures student in Fairbanks". Anchorage Daily News, 8/30/11.
- ^ Steve Heimel. "SUV Plows through Fairbanks Elementary School Crossing". Alaska Public Radio, 8/31/2011.
- ^ Eric Engman. "Neighbors have voiced concerns about speeding on Birch Lane". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 8/31/2011.
- ^ "Jamison Miles Lee Thrun". The Nome Nugget, 9/8/2011.
- ^ Matt Buxton. "Fatal accident prompts calls for safety measures on Fairbanks street". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 9/3/2011.
- ^ Reba Lean. "Walkers raise safety awareness on Birch Lane". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 9/7/2011.
- ^ Reba Lean. "University Park PTA coordinates safety walk". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 9/6/2011.
- ^ Diana Haecker. "Former Nome student critically injured after being hit by car". The Nome Nugget, 9/1/2011.
- ^ Dorothy Chomicz. "Hundreds attend memorial in Fairbanks walk for 11-year-old killed on way to school". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 9/3/2011.
- ^ Reba Lean. "School to host memorial walk for Fairbanks student killed by SUV". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 9/1/2011.
- ^ Dermot Cole. "Governor should address delays, overruns at Fairbanks hatchery". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 9/4/2011.
- ^ "Funeral services held for Jamison Thrun". KTVF, 9/5/2011.
- ^ "Bail set at $500,000 for driver". Anchorage Daily News, 9/2/2011.
- ^ Sam Friedman. "Attorney: Driver who struck, killed Fairbanks student may have had a stroke". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 10/08/2011.
- ^ "Yiki Kim Charged with Manslaughter in Fairbank's Child's Death ". Alaska Native News, 08/31/2011.
- ^ Danny Martin. "Wolfpack win 2OT thriller". Fairbanks Daily News Miner, 9/3/2011.
Categories:- Accidental deaths in Alaska
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