A tragedy moved the world of tennis. The thing is Braun levione of the emerging promises with greater projection in the United States, He died at 18 after being hit by a allegedly drunk driver in Manhattan Beach. This was reported by the authorities of his school, where he also performed the sport that passionate him.
The teenager was in the last year of Loyola High School of Los Angeles and his idea was to consolidate in the international circuit. However, in the last hours he was rammed while walking with a friend for Sepulveda Boulevard. And despite the efforts of the doctors who attended him, the young man He died in the hospital because of the wounds suffered in the accident.
Some time later, the Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD) confirmed the arrest of Jenia Beltof 33 yearsunder the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
“We break our hearts share the news of Braun Levi’s death”, He wrote in a statement that the Loyola High Athletics. In addition, in your account of X (Before Twitter), the institution added: “Levi, 18, started for four years in Loyola’s university team and consolidated himself as one of the most prominent students in the history of the program, having recently won his fourth consecutive league title”.
“Levi was a true leader on our campus, serving in the student council and as last old brother of the last year, Kairos retreat leader and director of the volleyball team, among other disciplines. His personality, smile and overflowing energy made him a very beloved member of our community “closed the document.
The authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident, while the main suspect is still detained.
-His friends filled social networks with a message of affection for Levi, who was going to attend the University of Virginia next season. “Anyone who has met you know how lucky it is”, Said one of the messages.“You left footprint in all you met. I will live and love as big as you did every day”, Was another.
“Whether for an hour or for a lifetime, I left a mark. It was impossible to be sad or get bored when Braun was presentand his gift to encourage those around him was truly unique, “described one of the members of his most intimate circle.
Levi’s images on social networks suggest traditional raising from southern California. In some he saw him splashing in a lake of the Sierra Alta with his family, from the arm of his friends on the beach, posing for a selfi With the actor Adam Sandler or wearing a pink suit and a hat in a racecourse.
Just two years ago, another Loyola high school student died in the last weeks of his career. Ryan TimesBaseball team pitcher, He was hit and died in April 2023, During school spring holidays.
Brian HeldLoyola Tennis University team coach appointed Levi Captain for three years. “Probably the most decorated player who has ever played for school”, He said.
Heldwho was also a professor of Economics and Advanced Statistics from Levi concluded: “We are all shocked, devastated and disconsolate by this tragedy. He He was an incredible and versatile leader, whom everyone wanted, even their opponents. It was that guy: unique and special. As one of his teachers, I witnessed how I was glad. ”
