US EditionNew York High School Student Athlete Killed After Tree Fell on Car, Officials Confirm
- Kennedy Columbus, an 18-year-old senior and pitcher at Chazy Central Rural School, tragically passed away on June 20 in Chazy, New York, when a tree fell onto her Ford Bronco while she was driving on Lake Shore Road.
- Shortly after midday, a tree on the road's northern edge collapsed onto her vehicle, causing it to flip over and collide with a utility pole.
- Emergency responders arrived quickly, worked to fix the downed power lines, and shut the road for several hours while authorities confirmed that Columbus was alone in the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the crash site.
- The school spokesperson called it "an unimaginable loss" and urged the community to speak compassionately with children while counselors are available, and a memorial vigil is scheduled for June 25 at the softball field.
- State police continue investigating the untimely death without any criminal aspect, and the tragedy has deeply affected the school and local community as Columbus was a beloved athlete and graduation speaker.
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New York high school student athlete killed after tree fell on car, officials confirm
By Benny Nezaj & Michael Cusanelli Click here for updates on this story CHAZY, New York (WPTZ) — A Chazy Central Rural School senior and softball player was killed on Friday after a tree fell on her car. The Chazy Central Rural School Superintendent sent a note to the campus community saying that 12th grader Kennedy Columbus was killed in the crash on Lake Shore Road. New York State Police said Columbus, 18, was driving a Ford Bronco on Lake…
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