By . Rosemarie Lentini . A beloved assistant principal was fatally hit by a suspected DUI driver as he jogged on Sunday morning. Christopher Prewitt, 38, was training for a marathon on South Victoria Avenue in Ventura, California when he was hit about 6.50am. The driver, 23-year-old Shante Chappell, was allegedly under the influence of drugs when she 'made an unsafe turning movement' while merging and struck Prewitt, KTLA reported. Scroll down for video . Heartbreaking: Assistant principal, 38-year-old Christopher Prewitt (pictured) was fatally struck in Ventura, California on Sunday morning as he jogged . Legacy: Christopher Prewitt, pictured left and right with wife Erin Prewitt, was a devoted family man and teacher . In happier times: Christopher Prewitt (center) is survived by his wife Erin (left) and daughter Isabella (right) Chappell, from Oxnard, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. She faces court on Friday. News of the tragic accident has devastated family, friends and colleagues of the adored DeAnza Academy of Technology and Arts assistant principal. The school's principal, Hector Guerrero, said Prewitt was a dedicated educator who inspired his students. 'I think that we need to focus more on . who he was as a person, and the legacy heâ€™s leaving behind, and the . thousands of lives that he has impacted in his time here, in our world,' Guerrero told KTLA. 'He . was a man you could never bring down whatsoever. Positivity was what Chris Prewitt was, and the kids absolutely loved . that about him. They set up a memorial inside campus today, and one of . the things they keep saying today is that they miss his wink. He would . always smile at everyone, and say â€˜have a great dayâ€™. 'I was his principal, he was my assistant principal. But I wanted to be like Chris Prewitt.' Arrested: Shante Chappell, 23 (pictured left and right) has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and DUI . Accident scene: Prewitt was fatally struck as he jogged near the corner of Victoria Avenue, south of Olivas Park Drive, in Ventura, California (pictured) Prewitt, a married father-of-one, lived with a severe hearing loss since birth but never let that stop him from leading a full life. In 1997, the Ventura man competed with the US team at the World Games for the Deaf. He was also a water polo coach at Buena High School, turning his disability into an inspiration. Fun-loving: DeAnza Academy of Technology and Arts assistant principal Christopher Prewitt (right) recently dressed up as an action hero with school principal Hector Guerrero (center) and another staff member for a school event . Man of action: Christopher Prewitt (pictured in an action man costume for a recent school event) had hearing problems but never let it affect his work . Hurting: DeAnza Academy of Technology and Arts principal Hector Guerrero (pictured) said Prewitt was a dedicated educator who inspired his students . 'Chris was an impressive person just . to begin with and I don't really think it had anything to do with his . being hearing-impaired,' Ventura Unified School District Assistant . Superintendent Joe Richards told NBC LA. 'He was just a positive, happy person and he . approached life that way. 'I will continue to be positive, even in the light of this tragic situation. I think that's what Chris would want.' An online fundraiser has been set up on YouCaring.com by Prewitt's family to support his wife, Erin Koenig Prewitt, and their young daughter, Isabella. 'You couldn't find a more loving, caring, and selfless couple in the community. They were building an amazing life with their beautiful baby girl, when Chris was abruptly taken away from them,' the family wrote online. 'Erin is humbly taking donations for two great causes that were very important to Chris. Your support will go towards Izzy's College fund and Schools for Salone.' More than $16,000 has been donated. Meanwhile a vigil was held poolside on Monday night at Buena High, where Prewitt trained students. Former colleague Jena Branstetter told KTLA: 'He was a perfect example of someone that cared about people.' Former student Julie Blue said: 'You could walk into a room and he could change your mood for the day. He was just always so happy.' A small, white cross has been erected at the spot where Prewitt died. Heartbreaking: A makeshift memorial has been erected on South Victoria Avenue in Ventura, California where Prewitt was fatally hit . 'A great man': Prewitt's colleagues and students have left posters with tender messages at his memorial, including this one .
Christopher Prewitt, 38, killed on Sunday morning in Ventura, California .
Shante Chappell accused of making an unsafe turn and fatally hitting Prewitt as he jogged .
She was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs .
Prewitt, a married father-of-one, was a popular high school principal with a passion for team sports .
By . Rosemarie Lentini . A beloved assistant principal was fatally hit by a suspected DUI driver as he jogged on Sunday morning. Christopher Prewitt, 38, was training for a marathon on South Victoria Avenue in Ventura, California when he was hit about 6.50am. The driver, 23-year-old Shante Chappell, was allegedly under the influence of drugs when she 'made an unsafe turning movement' while merging and struck Prewitt, KTLA reported. Scroll down for video . Heartbreaking: Assistant principal, 38-year-old Christopher Prewitt (pictured) was fatally struck in Ventura, California on Sunday morning as he jogged . Legacy: Christopher Prewitt, pictured left and right with wife Erin Prewitt, was a devoted family man and teacher . In happier times: Christopher Prewitt (center) is survived by his wife Erin (left) and daughter Isabella (right) Chappell, from Oxnard, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. She faces court on Friday. News of the tragic accident has devastated family, friends and colleagues of the adored DeAnza Academy of Technology and Arts assistant principal. The school's principal, Hector Guerrero, said Prewitt was a dedicated educator who inspired his students. 'I think that we need to focus more on . who he was as a person, and the legacy heâ€™s leaving behind, and the . thousands of lives that he has impacted in his time here, in our world,' Guerrero told KTLA. 'He . was a man you could never bring down whatsoever. Positivity was what Chris Prewitt was, and the kids absolutely loved . that about him. They set up a memorial inside campus today, and one of . the things they keep saying today is that they miss his wink. He would . always smile at everyone, and say â€˜have a great dayâ€™. 'I was his principal, he was my assistant principal. But I wanted to be like Chris Prewitt.' Arrested: Shante Chappell, 23 (pictured left and right) has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and DUI . Accident scene: Prewitt was fatally struck as he jogged near the corner of Victoria Avenue, south of Olivas Park Drive, in Ventura, California (pictured) Prewitt, a married father-of-one, lived with a severe hearing loss since birth but never let that stop him from leading a full life. In 1997, the Ventura man competed with the US team at the World Games for the Deaf. He was also a water polo coach at Buena High School, turning his disability into an inspiration. Fun-loving: DeAnza Academy of Technology and Arts assistant principal Christopher Prewitt (right) recently dressed up as an action hero with school principal Hector Guerrero (center) and another staff member for a school event . Man of action: Christopher Prewitt (pictured in an action man costume for a recent school event) had hearing problems but never let it affect his work . Hurting: DeAnza Academy of Technology and Arts principal Hector Guerrero (pictured) said Prewitt was a dedicated educator who inspired his students . 'Chris was an impressive person just . to begin with and I don't really think it had anything to do with his . being hearing-impaired,' Ventura Unified School District Assistant . Superintendent Joe Richards told NBC LA. 'He was just a positive, happy person and he . approached life that way. 'I will continue to be positive, even in the light of this tragic situation. I think that's what Chris would want.' An online fundraiser has been set up on YouCaring.com by Prewitt's family to support his wife, Erin Koenig Prewitt, and their young daughter, Isabella. 'You couldn't find a more loving, caring, and selfless couple in the community. They were building an amazing life with their beautiful baby girl, when Chris was abruptly taken away from them,' the family wrote online. 'Erin is humbly taking donations for two great causes that were very important to Chris. Your support will go towards Izzy's College fund and Schools for Salone.' More than $16,000 has been donated. Meanwhile a vigil was held poolside on Monday night at Buena High, where Prewitt trained students. Former colleague Jena Branstetter told KTLA: 'He was a perfect example of someone that cared about people.' Former student Julie Blue said: 'You could walk into a room and he could change your mood for the day. He was just always so happy.' A small, white cross has been erected at the spot where Prewitt died. Heartbreaking: A makeshift memorial has been erected on South Victoria Avenue in Ventura, California where Prewitt was fatally hit . 'A great man': Prewitt's colleagues and students have left posters with tender messages at his memorial, including this one .
driver as he jogged on Sunday morning. Christopher Prewitt, 38, was training for a driver, 23-year-old Shante Chappell, was fatally struck in Ventura, California on Sunday arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. She (pictured) Prewitt, a married father-of-one,