Likely cause of death in Fee Lane tragedy released to public

The accident that killed sophomore Peter Duong on Wednesday was likely caused by the pedestrian not looking before crossing the street, said IU Police Department Lt. Craig Munroe on Thursday.

No witnesses reported reckless driving on the part of the 19-year-old student, although he was cited for driving with a suspended license for insurance reasons, Munroe said.

“He might have not even known his license was suspended,” he said.

Contact between Duong and the vehicle occurred on the right side of the car’s front bumper, then Duong more than likely hit his head on the bottom right windshield and frame of the vehicle, Munroe said.

Reports show Duong was re-crossing Fee Lane after he had initially crossed the street after getting off work at the Gresham food court in Foster Quad.