Leah Smith, 35, Elgin Wilson IV, 18, and Michael Stephens, 18, killed in collision at Little Richmond Road and Olive Road n Trotwood, Ohio

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said one car was travelling south on Olive Road when it ran a red light and collided Colliding with another car. Both cars went off the road and struck trees.

And after losing their best friend, the message they want everyone to hear is this: slow down, pay attention and be cautious of others because a crash like this could be prevented.