TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - The Tallahassee Police Department has released new information on the crash that killed three on Pensacola street.
Police say a black Dodge Challenger driven by Stanley Jaboin was traveling westbound on Pensacola street, approaching White Drive. A white Chevrolet PT Cruiser, driven by Nikolas Bonilla, was traveling eastbound on Pensacola, about to turn north on White Drive.
That is when officers say the Challenger hit the PT Cruiser on the passenger side.
According to an initial report released by the Tallahassee Police Department, both drivers appear to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
The report also says that Bonilla failed to yield the right of way when crossing the intersection. Officers do note that the items published in the report are subject to change as the investigation moves forward.
Jaboin and Bonilla were both taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, however three passengers in the PT Cruiser were killed.
Those passengers were Kevin K. Boos, Vincenzo Libio, and Morgan T. Carr, according to authorities. You can read more about the victims by clicking here.
A statement was released from FSU's Vice President for Student Affairs, Mary Coburn saying, "The entire Florida State University community is deeply saddened by the loss of three young lives in this heartbreaking tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends. All three were very connected and active in various student groups at the university, so this terrible accident has affected many on campus. The university is reaching out with counseling and other services to assist their loved ones, as well as students, faculty and staff."
