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Family Grieves Son Killed by Impaired Driver

A Clinton Township family mourns the loss of their son, Elverson Mitchell, killed by an impaired driver. Mitchell, a social worker and former football player, was struck while stopped at a red light. The driver, Torrance Irby, fled the scene but was later apprehended. Despite their grief, Mitchells parents share a message of forgiveness. Mitchells legacy of love and mental health advocacy lives on, urging others to care for each other and seek help when needed. Checkout Solipillow.com

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