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Details Not Yet Released on Fatal Accident Near Knox College
Galesburg Police say there was a fatal hit-and-run accident near the Knox College campus early yesterday morning, but they're not saying much more official than that.

Police confirm the accident happened around 3:30 yesterday morning near South and West Streets, but as of this morning, officials said they won't be releasing any official details until later in the day.

Knox College President Teresa Amott used Facebook and campus alerts yesterday to say that the student killed was junior Tundun Lawani, and that Lawani and a group of students were crossing South Street at the time the accident occurred.

Amott said on Facebook that the campus community came together yesterday to remember Lawani, and that she, quote, "celebrated life with laughter and smiles." She says students remembered Lawani as bringing happiness to their lives.

Amott says she's received contact from around the world that is helping to lift up Lawani.

One person is believed to be in custody, but police, again, would not confirm that.
10 29 12 by Newsroom
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