Traffic & Transit
Teen Hit By Car Leaving Morris Co. Football Game Dies
The teen, described by friends as "a charming, charismatic soul," was just 15 years old.
DOVER, NJ — A Dover teenager who was hit by a car leaving a football game has died, school officials said.
Steven Gomez-Restrepo, 15, died over the weekend, Superintendent of Schools Dr. James McLaughlin said. He was struck while crossing Route 46 on Sept. 13 after attending a football game at Morris Knolls High School.
Gomez-Restrepo, a sophomore, was a distance runner for the track and cross-country teams. The Dover track team also shared the news of his death online.
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"He was a good friend and brother who loved his family and friends. He was a charming, charismatic soul who will be missed immensely by his family and friends," a friend wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help off-set funeral and medical costs.
Counselors have been available to students at Dover schools, and will be available on Monday.
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An obituary and funeral arrangements were not available early Monday morning.
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of a dear member of our track family. The DHS sophomore that was struck by a car last week has lost his fight. #RIPSteven
— DHS Track & Field (@DHSTandF) September 22, 2019
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