An Auburn University sophomore died Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in a two-car accident on Monday.
One of the drivers was identified as Auburn nursing student Leslie Burnett.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Helena Road and Wooddale Drive in Pelham, Alabama at approximately 3 p.m.
According to Pelham Police, Burnett was driving an Acura Integra when she pulled out in front of a Mazda pickup truck.
The names of the driver and passenger of the Mazda have not been released and they were treated at a local hospital.
Burnett was airlifted to UAB and passed away Tuesday morning. She was 19 years old.
According to her mother, Leigh Burnett, she was driving to pick up her younger brother from school.
Family and friends say Burnett dreamed of being a nurse in the Navy and was involved with Auburn's ROTC program.
"She would have been a high ranking official in the Navy," friend of Burnett, Dylan Kuper, told FOX6 News. "I think everyone is still struggling to accept that she's gone.
According to Lt. David Rushton, no charges will be filed in the crash, but it is still under investigation.
Burnett's funeral services will be held Friday, may 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama.
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