Grieving family member discusses tragic Lafayette car crash
Yolanda Washington, a relative of 36-year-old Cherita Washington and her 17-year-old daughter, Chase Washington, released a statement after a tragic car accident on Tuesday morning in Lafayette. Cherita and Chase lost their lives in the crash, and Chase was a senior at Lafayette High School. Yolanda Washington described Cherita as a dedicated mother of three who was studying to become a nurse and was set to graduate in May. Chase was eagerly anticipating her graduation in August. The family is struggling to make sense of how their lives were forever altered in a moment. The accident occurred early on a foggy Tuesday morning as Cherita was taking Chase to catch the school bus. The family asks for understanding, peace, and comfort in this difficult time, as they mourn the loss of a loving and irreplaceable life. The car crash involved multiple vehicles, resulting in the loss of three lives and leaving another person with moderate injuries. The Lafayette Police Department is actively investigating the incident.
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