Ashley M. Donahue of Bridgewater, was killed in the single-car crash near the campus after the car veered off Badger Road in Framingham about 2:19 a.m., according to officials.
Donahue, who was a passenger in the back seat on the driver’s side, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement released by Framingham Police Lieutenant Ronald Brandolini this morning.
Her father, Paul Donahue, described the communications major – who hoped to become an event planner -- as loyal and affectionate.
She was on a dance team for two years at college, he said, and traveled many times with her family to Disney World, adding “she loved that place.”
“Once she got to know you, she was your friend for life,” he said through intermittent sobs during a phone interview afternoon. “She was just a great kid. Her family, her cousins, and her friends filled her life.”
The driver of the car, who was only identified as a 21-year-old female, was MedFlighted to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Three other passengers, including one male, were being treated at the MetroWest Medical Center, according to Brandolini.
University spokesman Dan Magazu said he did not know the condition of the other four students in the car and referred questions regarding details of the crash to police.
News of Donahue’s death rippled through the school of about 6,000 students, which the university president said was struck by grief.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley’s family, friends and fellow students, as well as the family and friends of the other students involved,” Framingham State President Timothy J. Flanagan said in the statement. “Framingham State is a small, close-knit community. Every one of us, whether student, faculty or staff, feels this loss.”
Framingham police and State Police are investigating the crash. It was not known immediately whether speed or alcohol contributed to the crash, why the car left the road, and what the car struck, Brandolini said.
University spokesman Dan Magazu said he did not know the condition of the four injured students and referred questions regarding details of the crash to police.
News of Donahue’s death yesterday rippled through the school of about 6,000 students, which the university president said was struck by grief.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley’s family, friends, and fellow students, as well as the family and friends of the other students involved,’’ said Timothy J. Flanagan. “Framingham State is a small, close-knit community. Every one of us, whether student, faculty or staff, feels this loss.’’
Framingham and State police were investigating the crash.
It was not known immediately whether speed or alcohol contributed to the crash, why the car left the road, and what the car struck, Brandolini said.
The vehicle was traveling north before it left the road, he said. Badger Road is across a reservoir from the Framingham State campus.
On the Framingham State University campus, a sign on the door of the D. Justin McCarthy Center student building said yesterday that counselors were available until midnight and today from noon to 9 p.m.
Outside the McCarthy Center - a short walk from Donahue’s dorm, Linsley Hall - sophomore Nicole L’Heureux, 19, said she interacted with Donahue once or twice and remembers her as a “fun-loving, easygoing girl’’ who “always put a smile on your face.
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