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Delaware County community mourns woman killed in wrong-way DUI crash in Philadelphia
FOLCROFT, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Songs of worship filled the air outside a home in Folcroft, Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Family and friends were gathered for a vigil to remember 21-year-old Thaduba Turay.
Pennsylvania State Police say she was killed in a wrong-way, DUI crash on Interstate 95 North in Philadelphia over the weekend.
Family members told Action News the young woman was a Cheyney University nursing student with hopes of becoming a doctor.
“She was just my all in all,” said Thaduba’s grieving father, Samuel Turay.
“We had plans, she had a plan, she had a vision and now she’s gone with all of that,” he said.
The deadly crash happened on Sunday just before 3 a.m.
Troopers say a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes between exits 19 and 20 struck Thaduba’s car head-on.
Police say the 44-year-old driver who caused the crash was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
WATCH | Woman killed in wrong-way, drunk-driving crash on I-95 in Philadelphia
Woman killed in wrong-way, drunk-driving crash on I-95 in Philadelphia
Action News reached out to state police to learn if the driver had been released, formally charged, or identified. We have not yet heard back.
Now, as Thaduba’s father grieves a tremendous loss, he hopes to encourage anyone considering driving under the influence to reconsider.
“You are going to take away something very precious from people, from families,” Turay said.
Turay added that the loss of his daughter leaves a huge void in their community and back home in their native Sierra Leone in West Africa.
Family members said the “Thaduba Passion Project” supported more than 30 young girls pursuing an education, assisting them with school fees and supplies.
“It’s a big loss to me. It’s a big loss to the family. It’s a big loss to the church. It’s a big loss to the community and even back home where we came from,” Turay said.
Thaduba’s community in Philadelphia is now left to support each other in the wake of her death.
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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.
Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.
The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.
The investigation remains active and on-going.
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The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.
The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.
Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.
The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.
“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.
Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.
Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.
Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X
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WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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