Ohio crash claims lives of 2 beloved teachers dropping off son at college
Two cherished educators from Cleveland, Ohio tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident while driving their oldest son to college in North Carolina. Maria Nunney and her husband, Donald Nunney, were involved in a collision near Chapel Hill on Aug. 15, as reported by CBS affiliate WOIO. The accident occurred on Interstate 85 north and Interstate 40 east near Chapel Hill during the afternoon when their minivan veered off the road and collided with a tree before catching fire. Donald Nunney, 55, was behind the wheel, with Maria Nunney, 50, in the passenger seat. The couple's two youngest children, aged 14 and 9, sustained serious injuries in the incident. The family was en route to dropping off their oldest son at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who was in a separate vehicle that stopped following the crash. Sgt. Tyler Tucker from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol expressed the profound impact of the tragedy on the family. Both Donald Nunney and Maria Nunney were esteemed educators within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, known for their dedication and care for their students. The devastating loss has deeply affected the community, with support being provided for students and staff as the new school year commences amidst the ongoing investigation into the accident.
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