Update: Service Location Changed To Park West For Northview Senior Killed In Highway 29 Wreck

March 21, 2023

A location change has been announced for a Celebration of Life Service for  Northview High School senior that passed away last week in a tragic head-on crash on Highway 29.

Kara Santorelli, 18, lost her life when her vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver on Highway 29 near Quintette Road at 12:41 a.m. last Friday.

Due to another event, the service location has been moved from the Pensacola Beach Pier to Park West on Pensacola Beach.

The service will be held at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Park West 1235, Fort Pickens Road (click for map). (Turn right at the light on Pensacola Beach, continue west 2.5 miles until you see the pavilions on the left. Parkin is across the street.) Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or beach towel. In the event of rain, the service will be held under the pavilions.

(For the complete obituary, click here.)

“Kara had the most beautiful smile and the sweetest soul. Everyone that knew her, loved her,” the GoFundMe reads. “She was looking forward to graduating in May and her future was bright! Kara loved spending time at the beach or on the boat and with friends and family. Kara worked at the local restaurant, Jimmy’s Grill, in Molino. She will be greatly missed.”

Family members have also established a GoFundMe help to help with final expenses. To donate, click or tap here to visit GoFundMe.

All proceeds will go directly to her family, according to a GoFundMe spokesperson.

NorthEscambia.com photo.

Comments

5 Responses to “Update: Service Location Changed To Park West For Northview Senior Killed In Highway 29 Wreck”

  1. Kristen on March 24th, 2023 6:06 pm

    I didn’t know Kara or her family. But I have a 16 year old daughter. I want Lacey to know that I have cried and hurt for her and the family every day since. I have prayed that God gives you all peace that passes understanding.

  2. Beth on March 22nd, 2023 6:50 pm

    My heart aches for her mother.

  3. Jlb on March 22nd, 2023 8:46 am

    My prayers for the family an friends. I recently lost my son an know this pain.

  4. Jane Daniels on March 21st, 2023 5:25 pm

    I did not know Kara but was so sorry to hear of this loss. Such a beautiful young life lost. I lost my son at age 30. Doesn’t matter the age it is devastating. My condolences to the family and her parents.

  5. John Bone Jones on March 21st, 2023 1:55 pm

    man, this is haunting. she looks so much like my daughter. so sad. devastating.

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