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Teenage Mother Killed In Car Crash After Bird Collision

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A heartbreaking incident occurred in California on Tuesday when a teenage mother lost her life in a car accident. Abbigail ‘Grace’ Callaham, 17, was driving home from school with Thomas Kennedy, 18, when a large bird collided with their car's windshield, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and hit a tree.

According to the Anderson County Coroner's office, the car initially went off the right side of the road, then over-corrected, crossed the center line, and ultimately crashed into a tree. Kennedy, the driver, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Tragically, Callaham, who was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Callaham, a junior at Belton-Honea Path High School, leaves behind a 4-month-old daughter, who was thankfully not present in the vehicle during the crash. She and Kennedy, a senior at the same school, were in a relationship, and their child is their daughter.

Car veered off the road after a bird collided with the windshield.
Teenage mother Abbigail 'Grace' Callaham dies in a car accident.
Driver Thomas Kennedy sustains critical injuries.

The community is mourning the loss of Callaham, with the school organizing a prayer vigil in memory of the young couple. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore expressed deep sorrow for the family, noting the profound grief experienced by Callaham's father and 12-year-old sister at the tragic scene.

This devastating incident serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety measures. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Abbigail ‘Grace’ Callaham during this difficult time.

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