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Suspected DUI driver arrested after crash that killed 13-year-old

Richard Swanson, 47, was arrested on charges including vehicular homicide and driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Credit: Loveland Police Department

A man is facing criminal charges after a 13-year-old boy was struck and killed by his pickup truck.

Loveland police say they received a report of an accident involving a truck and a pedestrian in the 4000 block of N. Wilson Ave. at about 9:30 p.m. Friday .

After officers got to the scene, the boy was taken to the hospital and later died.

The driver of the truck, 47-year-old Richard Swanson (pictured), was arrested and is being held for vehicular homicide, a felony, as well as careless driving resulting in death and driving while under the influence of alcohol, both misdemeanors.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to call Officer Jeff Mayers at (970).667-2151.

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