She Just Celebrated Her 18th Birthday Before Passing Away In A Car Accident And Her Mom Is In A Coma
Gainesville, Florida. Audrey Cheves recently graduated from Gainesville High School and got accepted to SFC.
Audrey was passionate about photography and was part of her high school’s color guard and marching band.
She was warm, joyful, compassionate, and the kind of young woman who always thought to put other people before herself.
On June 3rd, Audrey celebrated her 18th birthday. Sadly, just two days after her birthday, she sadly passed away in a car accident.
Last Saturday night, Audrey was driving with her mom Melissa in the car when they were hit by someone speeding.
At 9:30 p.m., a man behind the wheel of a Jeep slammed into the Toyota that Audrey and her mom were inside of.
“The initial investigation revealed that a Toyota sedan was exiting out of the north-side parking lot of Publix, making a right turn on NW 39th Avenue,” the Gainesville Police Department said in a statement.
“At the same time, a Jeep was traveling east from the 1900 block of NW 39th Avenue, reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed. The Jeep then collided with the Toyota.”
Facebook; pictured above is Audrey
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“The occupants of the Toyota, both female, were extricated from their vehicle with the Jaws of Life by Gainesville Fire Rescue,” the statement continued.
“The passenger was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver was taken to UF Shands, where she remains in critical condition.”
Facebook; pictured above Audrey smiles
The man driving the Jeep hit a wall after he hit the Toyota Audrey and her mom were inside of. He is currently in intensive care after suffering from head injuries.
The Gainesville Police Department is currently still investigating the accident and mentioned they have yet to charge anyone.
According to a GoFundMe page created to help cover the costs of Audrey’s funeral and her mom’s medical bills, her mom is still in a coma in the ICU.
If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe page you can do so here.
Facebook; pictured above is a statement from the Gainesville Police Department
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