The Michigan Running community is mourning the untimely death of a champion high school runner.

Riley Klingel of Fremont was killed in a head-on automobile accident on his way to school, Friday, April 22. The Fremont High School senior was the Division 2 cross country champion in his sophomore year, finished 5th in 2003 and was runner-up to Daniel Roberts in 2004.

Michigan Runner magazine editor Scott Sullivan said,

"I'm heartsick. Riley was a warrior in a race, but otherwise as sweet and humble as any kid you will ever meet.

"What a future he had. We've lost one of our best."

Many people are remembering Riley on the mlive.com track forum: http:// www.mlive.com/forums/hstrackxc/index.ssf.

Visitation is Monday, April 25, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Fremont Wesleyan Church 918 Garden Ave. Fremont. The funeral is scheduled 1PM Tuesday, April 26 at the church.