16-year-old hockey player dies following tragic freak accident
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The hockey community is mourning today after the news that 16-year-old star Aaron Cheadle of Browerville, Minnesota, passed away in a car accident.
As per a report from Kare 11, Cheadle was driving to a hockey game and got caught in a snowstorm.
He was eventually swept off the road and struck a tree. Subsequently, he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Aaron Cheadle had a good head on his shoulders
The victim - identified Monday as 16-year-old Aaron Michael Benjamin Cheadle of Browerville - was driving a Ford Taurus northbound on Highway 71 around 10 p.m. near Little Sauk Township when the car went off the road and struck a tree near 150th Street, according to the Minnesota State Patrol website.
Cheadle was pronounced dead at Centracare Sauk Centre Hospital.
Cheadle was pronounced dead at Centracare Sauk Centre Hospital.
Since the passing of Cheadle, there have been numerous positive messages online, speaking on just how wonderful Cheadle was.
For instance, the tweet below from Lets Play Hockey gives you the perfect understanding of the kind of person Cheadle was.
It is truly a tragedy that he passed away at such a young age.
Aaron Cheadle was a sophomore forward. He was 16.
He was a kid who gave 110 percent 100 percent of the time. He played his first varsity game last week.
Condolences to his family, teammates, coaches, classmates, friends and extended family.
He was a kid who gave 110 percent 100 percent of the time. He played his first varsity game last week.
Condolences to his family, teammates, coaches, classmates, friends and extended family.
A similar tragedy took place recently as a 17-year-old hockey player in Long Island passed away after collapsing during the intermission of a game.
Our hearts and condolences go out to the Cheadle family during this devastating time. We cannot imagine what they are going through.
We hope the family is able to get all of the support and resources they need during this horrific time of grief.
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