Ex-Eastern Michigan University track star sentenced in crash that killed mother of 2
Boaz Cheboiywo was sentenced to 40 months to 15 years for the death of 38-year-old Christen Knight
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July 21, 2021 8:39 pm
Ex-Eastern Michigan University track star sentenced in crash that killed mother of 2
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Former Eastern Michigan University track star Boaz Cheboiywo was sentenced Wednesday for a drunken driving crash that killed 38-year-old mother, Christen Knight.
Knight’s family members made statements on how their lives will never be the same.
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“Today’s our anniversary. It would be our third year together,” her husband, Michael Knight said. He held one of his wife’s remaining possessions an Eastern Michigan University hoodie.
Mother of 2 killed by suspected drunk driver in Ypsilanti
Former Eastern Michigan University track star facing charges in fatal crash
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YPSILANTI, Mich. – The driver of a red Ford Explorer crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a black Explorer with a mother and four children on U.S. 12 near Ecorse Road.
The red Explorer then went airborne causing a multi-vehicle crash that killed 38-year-old Christen Knight, a wife and mother of two from Canton Township.
Behind the wheel of the red SUV was former Eastern Michigan University track star and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Boaz Cheboiywo. The 42-year-old is in custody and charged with suspected drunk driving causing death.