Rochester police say a Penfield 16-year-old died over the weekend of injuries he got when he was struck by a drunk driver on Friday night.

The accident happened at Chestnut and Lawn Streets in the East End. The 39-year-old driver was charged with Driving With Ability Impaired and driving without a license.

Killed was 16-year-old Matthew Bittner, who died of his injuries on Sunday. Bittner was a junior at Penfield High School, where the District says in a statement that they are mourning his loss and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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