LEXINGTON, KY (THECOUNT) — The young boy struck by a vehicle driven by University of Kentucky student, Jacob Heil, has died in an area hospital, say family members.
4-year-old Marco Lee Shemwell, who was hurt in an alleged DUI crash, has died from his injuries, according to a statement on behalf of the family.
The University of Kentucky released the statement on behalf of the Shemwell family Monday evening. It said that 4-year-old Marco Lee Shemwell died Monday afternoon at UK HealthCare’s Kentucky Children’s Hospital. source
The child was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and lated passed away from blunt force trauma injuries consistent with the collision.
Heil is a freshman at UK.
Heil has been charged with DUI.
The family is asking for privacy at this difficult time.
Lexington Police say that the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the tragic incident should contact police at 911.
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