Two Bryant Students Die in Car Crash on 146, Caused by Wrong Way Driver
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Two Bryant Students Die in Car Crash on 146, Caused by Wrong Way Driver
Bryant President Ross Gittell informed the University community of the news that two students had died in a crash on Route 146. The accident was caused by a wrong-way driver. He also died in the crash.
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The Rhode Island State Police report, “At approximately 12:27 AM, State Police Headquarters received 911 calls reporting a vehicle traveling southbound on Route 99 North. Shortly thereafter, additional 911 calls were received for a crash involving the same vehicle on 146 North in Lincoln. Investigators have determined that a Ford pickup truck, operated by Denis Aguilar Campos, age 41, of Chelsea, Massachusetts, was traveling southbound in the high-speed lane of Route 146 North. As Campos approached Route 116, his vehicle struck a Chevrolet Tahoe, traveling north in the high speed lane, head-on. Both vehicles were engulfed in flames.”
Campos and the two Bryant students were killed.
Dear Bryant Community,
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that two of our students, Jaylin Rainford, from Randolph, Massachusetts, and Chiemelie David OkonKwo, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away this morning after a tragic car accident where a driver of another vehicle was going the wrong way on Route 146.
Jaylin and David, both juniors, were extraordinary community members at Bryant and were cherished across campus. Jaylin was on the track team and served as an RA. David was deeply involved with the PWC Center and student organizations, having served as Director of Black Enterprises for the Multicultural Student Union (MSU) and as President of Shades of Strength. Please keep Jaylin and David’s family, friends, classmates, and all Bryant community members who knew them in your thoughts during this sad time.
In the wake of this tragedy, Counseling Services and Campus Ministry staff are available for students who would like support during this difficult time. Please call the Office of Counseling Services at 401-232-6045 select option 2 to speak to a counselor, or contact Rabbi Steven Jablow at 401-232-6553. Faculty and staff experiencing difficulties following the passing of Jaylin and David are encouraged to contact grief counselors through Coastline EAP at 1-800-445-1195. As always, DPS is also available to the entire community 24/7 at 401-232-6001.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ross Gittell, Ph.D.
President