September 29, 2014

Lyneah Dike - a teen girl killed by a suspected drunk driver in Colorado

Lyneah Dike
Lyneah Dike, age 17, died on September 26, 2014, in Arvada, Colorado.

Lyneah was out with a female friend, age 18, who was driving. At about 7:30 p.m., their vehicle was struck head-on by a man who was speeding and who swerved across several lanes of traffic.

Lyneah was killed by the impact and died at the scene of the collision. Her friend suffered severe injuries to her legs and pelvis and was rushed to a nearby hospital.

Lyneah was a senior at Standley Lake High School in Westminster, Colorado.

David Bunn, age 54, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. He tested at twice the legal limit for alcohol and was exceeding the speed limit.

Lyneah's family members are devastated by her senseless and tragic death. They describe her as happy, bubbly and full of life. She is also described as energetic, outgoing and popular. She was thinking of going to college to study criminal justice leading to a career in law enforcement. She worked part-time. She was looking to the future. She will be forever mourned.

Advice To All Drivers: If you find that you are drunk or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family
Light a candle for Lyneah.
Light her way to Heaven.
member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

Lyneah is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her father, Joe.

Pray for justice for Lyneah.

Pray for all who die as teenagers. They barely had a chance to live.

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.

Pray for the recovery of Lyneah's friend who was badly injured.

Pray that Lyneah is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

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