Genesee Sun

Mother of Dansville Boy Wants Answers

DANSVILLE — The mother of Boyd Hilligus IV wants answers from the driver who struck and killed her son.

Boyd was killed in Dansville when a car driven Susan Campbell apparently swerved onto the shoulder of the road, striking Boyd as he was riding his bike.

"I'm angry at the woman who went off the road and killed my son.  We deserve some answers as to why this happened," said Lisa Hilligus, Boyd's mother. "The accident investigation is still open because we don't know yet the results of the toxicology reports."

Boyd was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital on a Mercy Flight. "Doctor's tried to save him but they couldn't.  They came in and told us to say goodbye to him," said Lisa. "His father and I were holding his hand and said goodbye when he died."

Boyd, 14, who would rather ride his bike than go by car, loved the Dallas Cowboys, Country music and bonfires. His family nicknamed him 'Bubby.'

"When the doctors told me I didn't believe it," said Lisa. "I couldn't believe it, I didn't want to believe it. We deserve some answers from the driver."

According to Hillgus the family appreciates the communities help to help cover the funeral costs. She has been out of work since June with a hand disability. Those interested in helping can mail a check payable to Lisa Hilligus & Boyd Hilligus III, C-O Chamberlin - Baird Funeral home, PO Box 286, Dansville NY 14437.

Calling hours are this Saturday from 12-2 pm at the Chamberlin Baird Funeral Home at 73 Main St., in Dansville. After calling hours the funeral will be held  and then burial will be at the Kiehle Cemetery in Sparta. The family welcomes all friends and community members to attend.