Memorial grows after crash kills 2 children, 1 woman in Largo
2 kids among 3 people killed in crash
A memorial is growing in Largo after a crash killed a woman and two children, while also injuring a University of Miami football player. FOX 13’s Kylie Jones reports.
LARGO, Fla. - A third person has died after a car crash in Largo on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
The backstory:
The Largo Police Department says a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul that was making a left turn at the corner of Ridge Rd. and Orangeview Dr. around 1:45 p.m. Saturday.
Police say Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Rivera, 4, were killed in the crash.
A memorial has been set up remembering two children killed in a crash in Largo.
On Sunday, police said the driver of the Kia Soul, Gail Price, 78, had died from her injuries.
Police say an adult passenger, Herbert Rivera, 58, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
What they're saying:
"He was our handyman," Ivey Hedden, a neighbor, said. "The whole cul-de-sac knows him as, you know, he helped everybody in the neighborhood."
Some neighbors heard the crash happen and say it was a devastating scene.
"I was home from lunch, and we heard a car downshift, roaring engine and we heard it backfire," Scott Kelley said. "And then all of a sudden, I mean literally seconds later, you heard the impact. The whole house vibrated."
Memorial honoring the lives of the Largo crash victims.
Kelley says they didn't know who was involved in the crash at first, but he says they learned that it involved their neighbor and his two children.
"And they were here for the weekend to spend time with their father," he said.
On Sunday, neighbors built a memorial that continued to grow, as people stopped by to leave mementos and pay their respects.
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"It's one of the saddest things I've ever experienced, ever," Hedden said. "I never want to see anything like that."
Police say the driver of the Durango is 20-year-old Adarius Hayes, a linebacker at the University of Miami, according to the school's website.
The university's athletic department confirmed that Hayes was hospitalized and released before offering their support to the victims.
"We are aware of a car crash that occurred on the afternoon of May 10 in Largo, Fla., involving student-athlete Adarius Hayes. Adarius was hospitalized and released, and we are currently working to gather more information. We are deeply saddened to learn the crash resulted in three fatalities, as confirmed by Largo Police, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost," a Miami Athletics official said.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes (34) covers a kick during the game between the Ball State Cardinals and the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Phot
Police say neither driver showed signs of impairment.
"Stay in prayer for the family," Hedden said. "They need it right now."
What's next:
Largo Police Chief Mike Loux is holding a press conference to share more details on Monday at 4 p.m. at the Largo Police Department.
The Source: Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Kylie Jones.
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