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3 cars strike N.J. native, only one stops to help, report says

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Authorities in Orlando are seeking two of the three drivers who fled after striking the St. Benedict's Prep graduate

A 39-year-old New Jersey native died after being struck by three vehicles while walking home from a store in Orlando on Saturday night.

The drivers of the first two of three cars to hit Rasheed Wiggins at 11:45 p.m. fled, according to OrlandoSentinel.com.

Screen Shot 2016-04-20 at 12.58.48 PM.pngA 39-year-old New Jersey native was struck by three vehicles Saturday in Orlando, Fla.  

The first vehicle partially struck Wiggins as he stood on a grassy median waiting to cross at the intersection of Universal Boulevard and Destination Parkway. The impact knocked Wiggins into the road, and the newer, white vehicle ran over him, according to WESH.com. An older, white car driven by a woman who might have been using a cell phone also hit him, the report said.

Finally, a 47-year-old taxi driver who told police he didn't see Wiggins lying in the road struck him. The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking the other drivers.

It's not known which vehicle killed him. He was walking home from Walgreens.

Wiggins is a 1995 graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark who went on to earn two degrees from Duke University.

A member of the school fencing team, Wiggins helped the Gray Bees to the New Jersey State Prep championship his senior year, according to a school spokesman. He also had a black belt in karate.

"Rasheed was a great leader, a great student and a great friend," the Rev. Edwin Leahy said in a statement provided to NJ Advance Media.  "Our prayers go out to him and his family."

Wiggins grew up in Newark before moving to Maplewood as a teenager.

He worked as an assistant brand manager in the marketing department at Darden Restaurants in Orlando. Wiggins is survived by his wife, Kim, also a Duke graduate.

Information on the arrangements for Rasheed Wiggins services on behalf of Kimberly Holmes Wiggins: To send condolences direct: Rasheed Wiggins Family 4 South Orange Ave #359 South Orange, NJ 07079 Visitation: Friday, April 22, 2016 5-7 p.m. Location: Baxley Funeral Home 522 Blackshear Hwy Baxley, GA 31513 Funeral: Saturday, April 23, 2016 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. visiting 12 p.m. Service begins Location: The Fine Arts Center at Appling County High School Appling County High School, 482 Blackshear Highway, Baxley, GA 31513 There will be a graveside service at Old Field Memorial Gardens. Immediately following a Repass will be hosted by the family. Baxley Funeral Home is handling arrangements, funeral flowers, condolences for all locations in Georgia. Baxley Funeral Home (912) 367-0348 522 Blackshear Hwy Baxley, GA 31513 Memorial: Date: Sunday, May 1st Time: 3 p.m. Location: The North Carolina School of Science and Math Durham, NC A celebration of Rasheed Wiggins life will take place. It will include: a video/picture presentation, story of Rasheed's life, tributes by organizations and an opportunity to share with others how Rasheed made all of us better. If you would like to submit photos/clips for the presentation or If you want to participate in a Kappa Alpha Psi tribute contact: Melissa Lee email musiclee@gmail.com Program organizer: Ary and Shannon Bush, Jennifer McCallister along with the leaders at Science and Math with Kim. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/e8zn35fg Stephanie Freedman started an account you can contribute to that Kim hopes to use to honor Rasheed's legacy and keep his spirit alive through helping education and entrepreneurship. I know everyone is sending hugs, love, prayers and support from across the country. Wednesday evening the Wiggins' work families (Darden and Fox 35/media members) will gather for a open house dinner to remember Rasheed and support Kimberly and their family. Please share this information with people who want to know as well and please let me know who to add to this email list. The next email will be tomorrow listing hotel and travel information if you need it. If you have any questions or want

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Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JeffSGoldman. Find NJ.com on Facebook. 


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