Florida Student Killed by Wrong-Way Driver After Texting Family
A Florida college student sent a final text to her family before a wrong-way collision on a state highway. The driver of the oncoming vehicle was later identified as intoxicated.
nypost.comA Florida college student was killed in a wrong-way collision after texting her family that she was coming home. The student, identified as an aspiring nurse, sent a message expressing love to relatives minutes before the crash occurred on a state highway.
The oncoming vehicle was traveling in the incorrect direction when the collision took place. Authorities later determined the driver of that vehicle was intoxicated. No additional vehicles were involved in the incident, and the student was pronounced dead at the scene. The family received the text shortly before being notified of the crash by law enforcement.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Moments before crash
Student texted family she was coming home and loved them.
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Wrong-way driver struck student's vehicle on Florida highway.
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Driver determined to be intoxicated; student pronounced dead at scene.
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Potential Impact
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Florida highway safety offices may review signage and enforcement at the location.
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