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Family Of Independence Senior Killed In Bike Wreck Sues Driver
The family of an Independence High senior killed in a bike wreck days before graduation, is suing the driver for $20 million.

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The family of an Independence High senior killed in a bike wreck days before graduation, is suing the driver for $20 million.

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