Carrie E Hilliker (Extended Version)

A tribute video to a dear friend of many people, Carrie Elizabeth Hilliker, this video is a celebration of her life, her personality, and her beauty. A very special "thank-you" to people who helped me on this and supported me. I couldn't have done it without you.



An 18-year-old woman from Bradley died Friday night after her car was involved in a crash at Route 38 and Meredith Road.

Carrie Hilliker was airlifted from the scene shortly after the crash Friday evening, but she died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Kane County Sheriff''s police said Saturday.

Hilliker''s passenger, Kevin McKenna, 19, was in critical condition at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva.

The Kane County Sheriff''s office still is investigating the crash, which happened about 5:35 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Meredith Road and Route 38 in unincorporated Virgil Township.

Lt. Pat Gengler, the sheriff''s department spokesman, said the crash was the third at the intersection in recent months.

St. Charles police Officers Vaughn Olson and Michael Griesbaum both were injured severely at the intersection in a July 14 crash. Olson, 41, later died of a blood clot while recovering from his injuries. Another accident had occurred earlier that day as well, Gengler said.

The initial investigation indicates that Hilliker''s Toyota Corolla was headed north on Meredith Road when she pulled through the intersection onto Route 38.

"For some reason, she entered the intersection and that kind of started a chain of events," Gengler said.

The Corolla was struck by a Mitsubishi Gallant driven by Sarah Wade, 34, of Elgin. The Corolla then was hit by a 2001 Freight liner semi truck driven by Dawn Banach, 50, of Fennville, Mich.

Both Wade and Banach tried to swerve to avoid the collision, Gengler said. The Gallant struck the rear of the Corolla while the semi truck struck the driver''s side.

Hilliker and McKenna both were freed from the Corolla, Gengler said.

Banach and Wade were treated at the scene and released.

No citations had been issued, and drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.

The Meredith Road-Route 38 intersection does not have a signal regulating traffic. Stop signs are present on Meredith Road northbound and southbound. There are no stop signs or other traffic-control devices for east and westbound traffic on Route 38.

Gengler said the intersection was known to be a problem and the sheriff''s department has been working to reduce the dangers.

"This is just a another step toward stepping up that process," Gengler said.

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[turbobuick33]

What happened to Carrie? How did she die?

[bym700]

@turbobuick33 She was in a car accident and was hit by a car and a semi.

[VivaLaVieBohemexx]

Carrie loved these songs.

ahh man :)

[bym700]

That is why I picked them!

I knew she liked The Stones and The Beatles, so I found a Stones song and a Beatles song that fit with the atmosphere of the video!

:)

[davisbloome84]

Just wanted to say nice choice on song number 2 and good job on the pics how come you dont have any of Carrie and her mom and sister Jackie?

[bym700]

I didn't have any, I asked Jackie and she said she didn't know if she'd be able to send them to me in a timely matter or not, but once she gets them to me, I can add them in along with another song or something like that. I'd be more than happy to do that.

[JCoxx22]

It was amazing seeing this... I can't believe i haven't seen it before! Carrie and I were close before the accident.. and through her I had the good fortune to meet so many beautiful friends.

Carrie is and forever will be in my heart!

[hillakilla757]

as jason hilliker i will say its hard to see a beautiful soul pass from our greedy selfs rest i peace you are a gourgeous soul

[pagefamily11]

Great job! I couldn't stop crying :( (Josh's Mom)

[davisbloome84]

@bym700 i wouldnt change anything but i have some pics of them u can add if u would like i know it would mean alot to jackie

[davisbloome84]

i know she loved the songs and the beatles i knew her for almost 10 years i watched her grow up and become an amazing woman. i was saying awesome job on the vid and stuff but Carrie loved her family as well and jackie felt u didnt include that i have a couple pictures of them all together