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Pedestrian Killed on Route 9 was FSU Senior
The woman who was struck and killed on Route 9 Friday night attended Framingham State.
A 21-year-old woman is dead after being struck by two cars on Route 9 Friday night.
Colleen Kelly, 21, was a senior and English major at Framingham State University, and lived in Pierce Hall on campus.
and made it halfway when she was struck in the eastbound lane, thrown into the westbound lane, where she was hit again
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with Colleen’s family, friends and fellow students,” President Timothy J. Flanagan said in a press release. “This tragic loss is felt by the entire Framingham State community. I know we will all be relying on each other for support during this difficult time.”
The University has arranged the necessary counseling services for our students and employees. Framingham State counselors will be on campus throughout the weekend to help students cope with this sad loss.
“I urge students, faculty, and staff in need of support to visit our counseling center and speak with someone,” Flanagan said.
The accident investigation is being handled by Framingham Police and the State Police reconstruction team, said the statement release from the University.
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