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« Bankruptcy filer faces jail for lying about assets | Today | Red Sox obtain Javier Lopez; will send Adam Stern to Orioles » August 4, 2006Update: Lincoln High hockey star dies in single-car crashLINCOLN – The teen who died in a car crash early this morning is a 2006 Lincoln High graduate who helped the school’s hockey team win its first state title since 1985 this past March, police said. Derek R. Parenteau, 18, of 86 Old River Road, was alone and driving a white Jeep Cherokee when the accident occurred near 96 Twin River Road. His body was found trapped underneath the vehicle, from which he apparently had been thrown. It's unclear when the accident happened because there were no witnesses, according to Deputy Police Chief Brian Sullivan. A passing motorist called the police around 4 a.m. after seeing the car off the road in a ditch. The police believe the teenager was heading home, Sullivan said, probably driving east on Twin River Road and entering a curve in the roadway where construction is being done for Lincoln Greyhound Park. Parenteau had joined the Rhode Island National Guard this spring and was preparing to leave in September for basic training and the U.S. Air Force Fire Fighting School, according to an article on the National Guard’s Web site. Parenteau was also a volunteer firefighter with Lincoln’s Albion Fire Department, according to the National Guard article, which said his goal was to become a full-time firefighter. -- With reports from Journal staff writer Mark Reynolds According to Providence Journal articles, the Lincoln Lions hockey team wasn’t a favorite to win the Division II-Large boys hockey championship. They had won just six games during the regular season. But they upset top-seeded Cranston West in the semifinals and then beat Moses Brown in three games to win their first state title in 21 years Last spring, Parenteau won the Hobey Baker High School hockey award for Lincoln, an award given to one senior member of each Interscholastic League hockey team. The Hobey Baker recognizes exemplary character and sportsmanship in the student athlete’s school and community. In Rhode Island, one of three states that gives out the high school award, the Hobey Baker is presented by the R.I. Hockey Coaches association in conjunction with the Hobey Baker Memorial Foundation. The Hobey Baker is the award presented annually to the top American college hockey player. An autopsy was to be conducted today and may help police determine the time of the accident, based on Parenteau's time of death, Sullivan said. There was no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident, Sullivan said earlier today. Police are checking on whether speed may have been a factor. -- With reports from Journal staff writer Mark Reynolds Posted by Kate Bramson CommentsS Parent | August 4, 2006 4:11 PM link RIP Derek..Your hard work and dedication won us that state championship..without you we couldn't have done it..we will all miss you and we love you with all our hearts..rest in peace brother. #9 | August 5, 2006 5:29 PM link derek, i love you so much and i never knew that until you were gone. i will never forget you and no one will. you definitely lived life to the fullest and im glad that you went out and had fun your last day here. i love you...to any one reading this, please join Derek's memorial page on myspace... myspace.com/ripderekparenteau avcp | June 30, 2008 11:17 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Derek was an energetic young man. he lived life to the fullest and He was admired by many of his friends and will be greatly missed.