Virginia Beach Student Killed in Car Wreck Remembered as Jovial and “Well-Liked”

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3/10/2010
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Virginia Beach Student Killed in Car Wreck Remembered as Jovial and “Well-Liked”

A 16-year-old baseball player who attended Kempsville High School was taken from us far too soon in a tragic car wreck. He was a passenger in a car that crashed into a tree on Avalon Avenue in Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA).

Losing a loved one in an accident is always awful; a pain so severe that words can barely describe the torment. But losing someone so young with so much promise makes matters even worse. I can't imagine what the family is going through right now. My deepest condolences go out to the parents and relatives.

Our firm wrote about this terrible car accident and the outpouring of concern and remembrance from friends and classmates has been tremendous. A Facebook group was created in memory of the teen and it now features nearly 1,500 members.

The general consensus is that this burgeoning baseball talent was very well-liked and had a great smile, according to The Virginian-Pilot. Teachers described the teen as a good student and enjoyed playing on the high school baseball team.

This tragedy emphasizes the unintended consequences of driving while intoxicated. The driver of the car who caused the car crash, a fellow 16 year old, was apparently drinking and driving (he was charged with a DUI and involuntary manslaughter). Hopefully, the students at Kempsville High School, and high schools around the Commonwealth, will take notice and exercise responsible behavior while behind the wheel in the future.

But right now, the family and friends of this teen should try to stay focused on remembering the good times.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia Beach, VA-based injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and we have handled thousands of car accident, truck wreck, and motorcycle crash cases. Check out our case results to see for yourself.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Our VA personal injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential case consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call.

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