University of Florida students Thomas Joseph Coady, 22, and Halie Lynn Guelfi, 22, killed in motorcycle accident on Northwest 34th Street and Eighth Avenue in Gainesville
Modified Date:
Tue, 12/09/2014 - 1:27pmAccident Date:
Saturday, December 6, 2014UF student killed in motorcyclist crash on 34th St.
Coady’s death is the second in recent months on 34th Street. Marion Rose Harvey was killed Oct. 8 on Southwest 34th Street south of Second Avenue when her scooter was hit from behind by a motorist.
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When reached by telephone Saturday afternoon, Richard Guelfi, who identified himself as Halie Guelfi’s uncle, confirmed she was still alive but declined further comment.
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There is no update on Guelfi's condition at this time.
Passenger dies after wreck that killed motorcyclist
University of Florida student Halie Lynn Guelfi, 22, has died after being hospitalized with injuries following a motorcycle crash Friday evening that resulted in the death of another UF student.
Thomas Coady
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Greenhouse Church, 2925 NW 39 Avenue. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can made be made in memory of Thomas Coady to the UF Department of Biology, payable to "UF Foundation. These funds will go to support other undergraduates at the University of Florida pursing a degree in Biology. Mail to UF CLAS Development, PO Box 117300, Gainesville, FL 32611.
At about 7:09 p.m. Thomas Joseph Coady of Gainesville was driving his motorcycle eastbound on Eighth Avenue when he allegedly ran the red light and hit the passenger side of a pickup driven by Tolar Powell, 62. Powell was not injured. Coady, and a passenger on his motorcycle, Halie Lynn Guelfi, 22, of Gainesville, were taken to UF Health Shands Hospital, where they later died. Both Coady and Guelfi are University of Florida students.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Red Light/Stop SignPeople Involved:
Thomas Joseph Coady
Tolar Powell
Halie Lynn Guelfi
City:
Gainesville, FLCounty:
Alachua County, FLArea:
Gainesville, FL
Comments
Worth checking the street
Worth checking the street cameras. Wasn't entirely aware but it appeared like both lights were yellow.
To the person who posted:
To the person who posted: were you at the accident? If so, can you please call 352.281.7786 Thank you.
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