A vigil was held for Kidus Getnet, a Sioux Falls teenager who died in a car crash. Getnet was the passenger in a stolen vehicle that crashed due to speeding. Family and community members remember him as a selfless and cherished member of the Roosevelt and Ethiopian communities. Dakota News Now staff reported
A vigil was held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for a teenager who tragically lost his life in a car crash. Kidus Getnet, a 16-year-old, was the passenger in a stolen vehicle that crashed at the intersection of East 26th Street and South Bahnson Avenue at 3:00 a.m. Getnet was pronounced dead at the scene. Family member Afomiya Dejene spoke at the vigil, describing Getnet as an amazing and selfless individual who was an important part of the Roosevelt and Ethiopian communities. The police believe that speed played a role in the accident. Previous coverage of the incident can be found at the provided link. (Source: Dakota News Now).
A vigil was held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to remember a teenager who tragically lost his life in a car crash. The incident occurred at the intersection of East 26th Street and South Bahnson Avenue, around 3:00 a.m. Sixteen-year-old Kidus Getnet, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. Family member Afomiya Dejene spoke highly of Kidus, describing him as an incredible individual who was always selfless and played a significant role in both the Roosevelt and Ethiopian communities. Kidus was known for attending church regularly and being a caring older brother to his younger sister. The police revealed that the vehicle involved in the crash was stolen, and excessive speed seemed to have contributed to the tragic incident. For more information about the accident, you can refer to the previous coverage linked here: [One Sioux Falls teen dead following weekend car accident](https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/11/06/least-one-sioux-falls-teen-dead-following-weekend-car-accident/). This news is copyrighted by KSFY in 2023..