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Mom Drowns in Frozen River After Car Crash
4 Feb
Summary
- A mother of two died after her car crashed into a snowbank and plunged into a river.
- First responders performed complex rescue operations including dive and ice rescue.
- The victim was a fashion model and housing specialist in Pittsburgh.
- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the incident.
A devastating event has resulted in the sudden death of Jacinta Stevens, a 31-year-old mother and prominent figure in the local fashion scene. The tragedy unfolded on Thursday, January 29, when Stevens' vehicle collided with a snowbank. This impact caused her car to breach a concrete barrier and plunge into the icy Monongahela River in Pittsburgh.
First responders arrived at the scene around 4:30 p.m. and found the vehicle submerged approximately 50 feet from the shore. A complex rescue operation involving dive teams and ice rescue specialists was initiated. After locating the vehicle, divers brought Stevens to the surface. Despite immediate resuscitative efforts, she was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later passed away.
Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the incident. Stevens was remembered as a devoted mother to her two young children, an 11-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter. She also worked as a housing specialist at the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and was recognized for her grace and style in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, fashion community.
Both the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and Johnstown Fashion Week have expressed deep sadness over her loss. Stevens was described as a beacon of grace, a friend to many, and an inspiration to aspiring models. Her legacy of elegance and kindness is being honored by those who knew her.
