Linli Xu, 25, Justin C. Ransome, 41, and Amy Lee Abbott, 45, killed when struck by vehicle on Route 288 in Goochland County, Virginia

Investigators say a car pulled over to the shoulder after being involved in a crash with an animal. Three people inside that car exited and were standing next the car when another vehicle hit them.

A 2016 Audi Q5, driven by Claire Carr, 53, of North Chesterfield,  was traveling southbound in the lane and came upon the Mercedes. In attempt to avoid striking the vehicle, Carr veered to the left striking Xu, Ransome, and Abbott that were standing to the left of the Mercedes.   

“She was a very peaceful loving girl and always nice to her family and friends. She got along with everyone and that’s how we liked to remember her,” Xu described.