Local woman killed in accident on FM528

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Early Sunday morning, the life of 25 year old Kayleigh O’Neal was tragically cut short in a car accident on FM 528 between Moore Road and Canal Road.

Responding officers from the Friendswood Police Department attempted to free O’Neal from her 2015 Toyota Avalon, which had rolled over and caught fire during the accident. Two officers were treated for injuries sustained from their efforts, one for smoke inhalation and the other for burns. O’Neal was pronounced dead at the scene.

The area remained closed for several hours while TXDoT engineers evaluated the placement of traffic cones/barrels and warning devices which may have contributed to the crash.

TxDOT reviewed the traffic plans and mitigated deficiencies it identified. City officials were on location throughout the day Monday, December 19 to help oversee repairs and improvements.

O’Neal was employed at B1895 Tavern, owned by Chef Kris Jakob who said, “We were all devastated after hearing the news. Our thoughts are first and foremost with her family. We’re praying for each of them as they navigate this tragedy. She was a light and we are really going to miss her.”

A GoFundMe campaign has been created to help pay for O’Neal’s funeral expenses and support her 7 year old daughter, Addison. Anyone interested in supporting the campaign can find it at https://gofund.me/c5ac1d4e.

Jim Foreman

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