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A deadly three-vehicle accident in Kalamazoo, Michigan claimed the life of 22-year-old Audrey Hensley of Portage on Friday, November 24th. Hensley suffered fatal injuries when the car she was riding in collided at high speed with two other vehicles around 12:17 pm. She later passed away at the hospital, devastating family and friends mourning her loss.

Fatal Crash on Stadium Drive

According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS), Hensley was the front seat passenger in a car driving westbound on Stadium Drive Friday afternoon. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at high velocity when the driver lost control and crashed head-on into two oncoming cars near Meadow View Drive.

Hensley had to be extricated from the mangled wreck by first responders before being rushed to the hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, she succumbed to traumatic injuries sustained in the devastating impact.

3 Hospitalized, 1 in Critical Condition

Two other victims injured in the collision remain hospitalized, including the driver of Hensley's vehicle who is in critical condition as of Saturday. The drivers of the other two cars suffered non-life threatening wounds.

Speed is considered a key factor in the horrific crash according to public safety officials. Their investigation into the exact circumstances remains ongoing.

Community Mourns Vibrant 22-Year-Old

News of Audrey Hensley’s passing has ignited an outpouring of grief across Kalamazoo and her hometown of Portage. Friends paint the picture of a vivacious, kind-hearted 22-year-old whose bright spirit lit up every room.

The tragedy seems particularly cruel coming the day after Thanksgiving, which Hensley happily spent with her loving family. Her mother relayed a touching holiday memory that exemplified her daughter’s playful, mischievous nature.

Plans to Honor a Beautiful Life

The Hensley family is planning a Life Story Celebration to memorialize their beloved daughter on December 1st at Betzler Funeral Home in Kalamazoo.

With heavy hearts, they have also requested contributions to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission in Audrey’s name in lieu of flowers. The charitable act epitomizes this selfless young woman’s caring essence.

Strength and Healing Through Community

Though words cannot alleviate their profound grief, the outpouring of community support has provided some consolation to Audrey Hensley’s family in the aftermath of this tragedy.

Nothing can replace the vibrant, hilarious daughter they lost, but the compassion of Kalamazoo area locals helps the healing process as her loved ones navigate profound heartbreak and adjustment to life without her brightness.

Audrey Hensley’s memory carries a powerful reminder to embrace each fleeting moment we have with those dearest to us. Her contagious spirit lives on in the smiles she sparked and lives she indelibly touched in just 22 vibrant years. Though gone too soon, Audrey will remain a guardian angel for all who knew and cherished her.

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