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TOWER— Tragedy has struck the Bois Forte family again as Amanda Boshey was recently killed in a hitand- run accident that took place shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Boshey, 38, a Bois Forte band member, was walking along Reservation Road near Tibbetts Trail when she was struck and killed.
Tibbetts Trail is roughly a quarter of a mile before the turn into Fortune Bay Resort Casino. Boshey lived on Farm Road, which is roughly one mile east of Fortune Bay Resort Casino.
Because the accident took place on the Vermilion Reservation, the FBI is heading up the investigation. As of late Thursday, no one has come forward to claim responsibility for the accident, which can be punishable by a felony, given that Boshey was killed. This type of felony can result in a fine of up to $5,000 and up to three years in prison.
Boshey was working as a laborer for Whitebird Services out of Local 1091. Her hobbies included shopping, going out to do things with family and being involved with her recovery community.
According to family members, Boshey was a Leo and always made it a point to let people know that. She always loved lions because of it. Boshey always had something goofy to say, no matter her situation.
Her five kids were her pride and joy even when they weren’t living with her. Her smile was contagious, and her laugh was as well. Shopping was her getaway —she always wanted to buy something for her family and friends even when they didn’t ask for it. She was always there for family and always had some way to help.
Boshey was recovering from her harsh addiction and was doing better for herself and her kids.
She would have been three years sober in January; it was something she had always cherished.
Family said that her five kids meant the world to her. Her oldest daughter was her best friend and was attached at the hip. They always did everything together. She was always active and ready to “Go, go, go,” with boundless energy and a zest for life. Boshey hated just sitting around doing nothing. She always had a project in the works and still had many more ideas she wanted to pursue.
Due to the ongoing investigation, the FBI declined to comment on this case.
A fund will be set up at the Embarrass Vermilion Credit Union (www.evfcu. org) to help Boshey’s five children with their financial needs.
If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Bois Forte Police Department at 218757-3237.
