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N.J. teen struck, killed after prom

NEWARK, N.J. — A 17-year-old in New Jersey’s largest city was struck and killed while returning home from his prom Thursday.

Christopher Gibbs, the president of the senior class, was hit by a tractor-trailer while crossing a street around 11:30 p.m., officials said. The truck driver called for help and tried to give Gibbs first aid, according to officials.

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