Horrible accident: 5 women preparing for the wedding are victims of speeding

Five of the American women, who were said to be preparing for the wedding, were announced to have died at the scene as the SUV collided with their vehicles.

Five victims, Sabiriin Ali (17), Sahra Gesaade (20), Salma Abdikadir (20), Sagal Hersi (19) and Siham Adam (19), who were identified on Sunday, were given henna before their friends’ wedding on Saturday. , the New York Post reported. They were burning and making other purchases.

Three of the women were reported to be cousins ​​and the other relatives. One of the victims had just graduated from high school. The other four were in college. They all lived in Minnesota.

The driver of the SUV allegedly drove 40 mph over the posted speed limit of 55 mph on the highway shortly after 10 p.m. State police said the driver ran a red light before colliding with five women in the other car.

After the 5 women who lost their lives, their families were mourned…

I TRY TO ESCAPE

Minneapolis City Councilman Jamal Osman told the newspaper that the accident was very serious and that the women pushed their vehicle 50 feet.

The driver, whose sources told the Star Tribune was 27-year-old Derrick John Thompson, was injured in the accident. He tried to escape on foot, but was later arrested.

Police said the driver, who was taken to hospital, was tested for drugs and alcohol. After Thompson received multiple convictions for driving with a revoked or suspended license, his license was reinstated in March 2023.

It was announced that more than $300,000 was raised for the families of the victims through the online fundraising event.