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Women's college basketball player Jhenéy Wallace has tragically passed away in an accident at 20 years old.
Wallace, who played for Victor Valley Community College, had goals of one day reaching the WNBA. Tragically, she was killed in a car accident on the 15 Freeway in the Cajon Pass. The accident happened on July 15.
"The vehicle, a Hyundai Veloster, had left the roadway and overturned down a steep embankment. Witnesses reported seeing smoke coming from the wreckage as first responders arrived at the scene, Victor Valley News Group reported," KTLA 5 reported on Sunday.
"Crews found three people inside the car, which had landed on its roof approximately 80 feet down the embankment. A technical rescue commenced as crews made their way down the hillside to rescue the trapped occupants."
The women's college basketball player was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Our Victor Valley College Women’s Basketball family continues to mourn the loss of one of our own, Jhenéy Wallace. Jhenéy was more than a teammate — she was a friend, a daughter, a sister, cousin, granddaughter, and a cherished member of our Ram family whose impact will never be forgotten," her team announced.
Family, friends are devastated
Jhenéy’s mother, Tamara Wallace, spoke out following the accident.
“She was a great daughter,” Tamara said. “She was my best friend, my first-born. Always kept me smiling and encouraged me to do things. She was the best sister to her little sister and brother, very bubbly, always happy and loving.”
“She wanted so much out of life,” Tamara said. “I thank everyone who has reached out to me and for all their prayers and support. I just want to keep my daughter’s name alive.”
May she rest in peace.
An official investigation into the crash, meanwhile, is underway, according to local authorities.
