Arrest made in crash that killed top NBA draft pick's cousin
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Authorities say an arrest has been made in a New Jersey hit-and-run that killed the cousin of Ben Simmons, the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft.
Officials plan to announce details Friday at Hoboken Police Headquarters.
Authorities say 21-year-old Zachary Simmons died after being struck by an SUV while crossing a street in Hoboken on June 25. The vehicle fled the scene.
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Ben Simmons played one season for Louisiana State University before being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers. The victim's mother told WCBS-TV that her son had gone with Ben Simmons to the NBA draft the week he was killed.
After the fatal crash, Ben Simmons wrote in a Twitter post: "Hearing the news this morning is a reminder to never forget the important things in life."