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Northview Students, Community Mourn 18-Year Old Killed In Highway 29 Wrong-Way Crash
March 20, 2023
Northview High School students and the North Escambia community are mourning the death of NHS senior Kara Santorelli.
Santorelli, 18, was killed in a head-on crash early last Friday morning on Highway 29.
Extra counselors were at Northview Monday to assist staff and students with the tragic situation.
“Today, with sad hearts, we welcome back our students after spring break. We are deeply sorry for the tragic loss of our senior Kara Santorelli. We hold tight to beautiful memories that she had left with us. Her beautiful smile and kind spirit will continue to be in the hearts of her friends and classmates,” NHS said in a statement. “We also extend our condolences to her family, praying that they find comfort and strength in the midst of their grief.”
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a white Chevrolet sedan was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 29 just south of Quintette Road at 12:41 a.m.
A burgundy Nissan SUV driven by Santorelli was northbound at the time, and the vehicles collided head-on.
The Chevrolet sedan caught fire with the driver still inside. Troopers said the sedan driver has not yet been identified.
Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Pictured: Kara Santorelli was a senior member of the Northview High School homecoming court last fall. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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13 Responses to “Northview Students, Community Mourn 18-Year Old Killed In Highway 29 Wrong-Way Crash”
Being a parent who has lost a child and who has networked with others who lost a child I can say this is the hardest thing parents will ever encounter. I send all my best to the family and her friends in that everyone’s transition with this loss will come with ease and little pain. I currently have a newly licensed 16 year old daughter that I get concerned about each time she drives off to school. This an event that no one gets over but ultimately will learn how to manage in their lives. There is no timeline on how long it takes to manage and each person will do at the pace that best suits them and their coping mechanism. Sending all my regards.
Just to know that I am the same age as this beautiful young woman. My prayers go out to her family, her friends, & her boyfriend along with his own family. Rest Easy mama, you’re safe now.
ugh, my daughter is 18. I can’t imagine the pain the family is going through. My heart goes out to them.
Praying for the family and all love ones.
This sweet girl will be missed. I didn’t know here but she seemed sweet and like a great person. The hallways and cafeteria of North view just doesn’t have the same energy and isn’t the same without her. May God take good care of her up in heavy and take care of her friends and family. You will always be a North view chief in are hearts.
heart felt prayers for the family
So sad.
Prayers for all.
A sad day that this young lady had to leave us so soon !!! The othe party as well may GOD bless your souls in the heavens forever may GOD have mercy on everyone involved may the family’s find peace AMEN!!!!
I new Kara she was a dear friend of mine so all I have to say is that may God protect her with all his heat and all his soul while she is in heaven and may God help the ones who love her and help them get through this tragedy God bless them amen
My heart goes out to her family. I can not even begin to fathom the grief this has cause the family. What a beautiful young girl.
ill always remember the talkes and laugh in ms.mcmillan class!! ill always love you so glad i got to know you alot and grab a bond with you always Ty and kara… Promise Northview chiefs will always remember you in our heart Go chiefs!! love you babyK
Sincerest condolences to the family of this beautiful young woman..May God cover you all in his loving arms..Fly high beautiful angel..fly high…
My families heart is so broken over this. Seriously the sweetest family and Kara Bean had the sweetest soul! We love you Bean!