One teen was killed and two of her friends were seriously injured when they were struck by an elderly driver as they made their way by bike on a spring break trip.
According to police, an 86-year-old man driving a minivan crossed the center line and struck the three girls near the Shawnee National Forest.
Seventeen-year-old Faith Dremmer was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Kaia Tammen and Julia Baird, both 18, suffered serious injuries. Tammen suffered two broken arms, a broken jaw and some facial injuries and Baird suffered a broken collarbone and ribs. All teens were wearing helmets at the time of the accident.
The three attended the University of Chicago's lab school and had been friends for many years, according to reports. They had planned a spring break bike trip from Cape Girardeau, Mo. through parts of Illinois and Indiana as a way to celebrate their last year of high school. Baird's father was following them on their journey via car with supplies and helping them as they made their stops.
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