A California man has been arrested after authorities said a 19-year-old nursing student was killed in a parking lot crash in Long Beach.
Driver Charged In Fatal Parking Lot Crash
According to the Long Beach Police Department, 40-year-old Desean Edwards is charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in the death of Grace Edwards, who was not related to him.
Police said the incident happened on Nov. 2 at a shopping center on Bellflower Boulevard.
Teen Struck While Walking With Mother
Investigators said Grace Edwards was walking through the parking lot with her mother when she was hit by a vehicle backing out of a parking space.
Authorities said distracted driving is believed to have contributed to the crash.
Grace suffered serious upper-body injuries and later died at a hospital.
Family Remembers Nursing Student
Friends and family described Grace as a caring and dedicated nursing student who loved helping others.
According to a fundraiser created for her family, Grace had recently spoken about becoming an organ donor. Her organs were later donated, including her heart, which reportedly went to an 8-year-old child.
Suspect Arrested
Police arrested Desean Edwards on Tuesday. He was booked into jail on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 13.
