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THREE university students have lost their lives in a hit-and-run incident after being struck by a “speeding teenage driver” at a crosswalk.
Emergency services were alerted to the tragic accident at approximately 11 PM on North Euclid Avenue, in Arizona.
Sophia Akimi Troetel, 21, (L) and Josiah Patrick Santos, 22Credit: GoFundMe
Louis John Artal, 19, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murderCredit: KOLD
Three students from the University of Arizona were reportedly struck by a Porsche while crossing a marked crosswalk near the campus on Thursday.
Sophia Akimi Troetel, 21, and Josiah Patrick Santos, 22, were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A third pedestrian, identified as Katya Rosaura Castillo Mendoza, 21, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
She was declared dead on Saturday, according to officials.
The alleged driver, Louis John Artal, 19, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder and one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
The University of Arizona confirmed the fatalities in a statement, expressing: “The University of Arizona community is profoundly saddened by the collision that took the lives of three of our students—Sophia Troetel, Josiah Santos, and Katya Castillo-Mendoza.
“We extend our sincere condolences to their families, friends, loved ones, and all who are mourning these young lives that were tragically cut short.
“The university is offering support and resources to students, faculty, and staff affected by this heartbreaking loss.”
Sophia Akimi Troetel, 21, and Josiah Patrick Santos, 22
What happened in the hit-and-run incident? Three university students were struck by a speeding driver while crossing a marked crosswalk near the University of Arizona, resulting in their tragic deaths.
Three university students were struck by a speeding driver while crossing a marked crosswalk near the University of Arizona, resulting in their tragic deaths.
Who were the victims of the accident? The victims were Sophia Akimi Troetel, 21, Josiah Patrick Santos, 22, and Katya Rosaura Castillo Mendoza, 21.
The victims were Sophia Akimi Troetel, 21, Josiah Patrick Santos, 22, and Katya Rosaura Castillo Mendoza, 21.
What charges has the driver faced? The driver, Louis John Artal, 19, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder and one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving death.
The driver, Louis John Artal, 19, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder and one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving death.
How has the university responded to the incident? The University of Arizona expressed deep sadness over the loss of its students and is providing support and resources to those affected by this tragedy.
The University of Arizona expressed deep sadness over the loss of its students and is providing support and resources to those affected by this tragedy.
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