An 18-year-old girl in Fall River was killed on her way to her high school’s prom Friday, after her vehicle rolled over on Route 24.
Hannah Raposo was en route to B.M.C. Durfee High School when she lost control of her Ford Explorer Sport Trac just after 6 p.m., State Police said in a statement.
“It’s devastating.” Community mourns Youth of the Year winner killed in prom night crash. https://t.co/nkKSCJItBR pic.twitter.com/uSzMYYZ1XE
— WBZ Boston News (@cbsboston) June 4, 2016
The vehicle flipped several times near Exit 4 and the young driver was thrown from the truck, Boston.com reported. Another 18-year-old male passenger, also from Fall River, was hospitalized with minor injuries. Police continue to investigate the crash.
Raposo was named “Youth of the Year” from the local Boys & Girls Club and was scheduled to graduate this year. The organization flew its flag at half-staff in her memory Saturday:
Boys and Girls Club of Fall River has flag at 1/2 staff for Hannah Raposo, killed in crash on the way to her Prom. pic.twitter.com/qQn2TOZWD7
— WPRI 12 (@wpri12) June 4, 2016
Other students made memorials to their friend and fellow classmate that were circulated on social media:
Memorial for Hannah Rasposo of Fall River who was killed Friday night driving to her prom @NBC10 @BGC_Fall_River pic.twitter.com/ktJENzZJs1
— Matt Reed (@MattReedNews) June 4, 2016
Fall River grieving the loss of 18 y/o with bright future. She was killed in car crash on the way to prom. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/5M10ips68T
— Sera Congi (@seracongi) June 4, 2016
Hannah Raposo’s friends sharing memories of their lost friend @bostonherald #FallRiver pic.twitter.com/BH8SiybUbS
— Kathleen McKiernan (@KatMcKiernan) June 4, 2016
Flowers being dropped off for Hannah Raposo at the @BGC_Fall_River pic.twitter.com/dmZocB9lL0
— Matt Reed (@MattReedNews) June 4, 2016
Friends of Hannah Raposo writing messages for the 18y/o who died Friday night driving to her senior prom @NBC10 pic.twitter.com/6s9SbVBcQA
— Matt Reed (@MattReedNews) June 4, 2016
