Julie Michele Castor, 18, survives car crash caused by street racers before being struck and killed while standing outside wrecked car on I-595 in Davie, Florida

Modified Date: 
Thu, 04/30/2015 - 9:53am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Drivers sought after fatal I-595 crash kills Davie resident, 18

Witnesses told troopers that one of two cars that appeared to be "racing in and out of traffic" may have changed lanes in front of Castor – causing her to lose control of her car.

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Race On I-595 Leads To Death Of Davie Woman

“The victim exited her vehicle with the assistance of a witness who had stopped. When the witness went to call 911 , the victim attempted to re-enter her vehicle through the open driver’s door and while she was standing in the road she was struck by another vehicle,” said Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Richard Glass.

Teenager struck, killed on I-595 in Davie

The victim, identified as Julie Castor, 18, swerved after being cut off by street racers in the westbound lanes of I-595 near the exit to University Drive, Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Richard Glass told Local 10 News.

Driver who exited car after crash struck and killed on I-595

A driver was killed on Interstate 595 in Davie after she hit a wall, got out of her car and was then struck by another vehicle, according to the FHP.  

Teen Killed in Crash on I-595: FHP

A witness to the crash stopped and helped Castor out of her car. 
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at about 11:53 p.m. Wednesday, 18-year-old Julie Castor of Davie was driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla westbound on I-595 just east of University Drive when she lost control of her car after being cut off by another vehicle that may have been racing on the roadway. The Toyota veered left, struck a concrete barrier, and then went across the westbound lanes before hitting another concrete wall. Castor exited her car and was standing next to it when she was struck by a 1997 Toyota Avalon. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. The Avalon driver, 28-year old Nichole Custer, remained at the scene to cooperate with investigators, but FHP is seeking two vehicles that may have caused the initial crash that caused Castor to wreck. FHP says the two vehicles that were racing before the initial crash are described as a green Ford Mustang and a dark gray vehicle, and anyone with information should contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 954-837-4012 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-8477.
People Involved: 
Julie Michele Castor
Nichole Custer
Roadway: 
Interstate 595
City: 
Davie, FL

Comments

The police are absent. South Florida roads are out if control. When are people going to wake up. Remember Julie Castor.  The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing    

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