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Teen Nurse Aspirant Killed in DUI Crash
15 Sep
Summary
- A 16-year-old aspiring nurse tragically died in a collision.
- The crash occurred near Hepburn, Saskatchewan, involving an SUV and a truck.
- The truck driver faces charges of impaired driving causing death.
A tragic collision near Hepburn, Saskatchewan, on Saturday night resulted in the death of 16-year-old Brooklyn Anderson. Anderson, who aspired to become a nurse, was traveling with her mother when their SUV collided with a truck. Emergency services reported the crash at 10:10 p.m. CST.
Brooklyn was pronounced dead at the scene. Her mother, who sustained a broken arm, described her daughter as a beautiful, amazing soul who had a lot of life left to give. The driver of the truck, 22-year-old Riley Farthing, has been charged with impaired driving causing death and appeared in court on Monday.
Brooklyn was known for her friendly nature, hard work, and kindness. She volunteered at Bible school and a local retirement home, and had a wide range of interests including sports and arts. Despite a past sports injury that limited her mobility, she had overcome it and returned to playing. She leaves behind two older brothers and was deeply loved by her family and friends.
