FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol completed its investigation into the January crash that killed 14-year-old Gianna Asencio as she was walking to her bus stop in Fleming Island.
Troopers said Gianna was trying to cross the road at or near a crosswalk on Eagle Harbor Parkway near Woodlake Drive when she stepped into the path of a car driven by 58-year-old Michael Casey,
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The FHP traffic homicide investigation found that he did not brake until he struck Gianna.
Investigators found there was minimal lighting in the area at 6:40 a.m. and Gianna was not wearing any reflective clothing when she was struck.
DOCUMENT: FHP traffic homicide investigation into death of Gianna Asencio
Investigators said that Gianna was in violation of Florida traffic laws when she suddenly entered the path of a vehicle too late for the driver to yield. Therefore there were no charges filed against the driver.
In the days and weeks after her death, her family and the Fleming Island High School community planted a tree near the intersection to honor Gianna.