Friends Mourn Teen Model

Evelyn Courtney, 19, was killed during a car accident on Thursday morning

Late Thursday night coworkers of teenager Evelyn Courtney gathered at the corner where she was killed for candlelight vigil.

The 19-year-old model was killed when she was involved in a car accident Thursday morning. Behind the wheel was 44-year-old Robbie Gillespie, who suffered minor injuries. Investigators found a broken bottle of liquor in the car but say it's not known whether anyone was drinking.

Gillespie was driving southbound on Midland Road. A Poway fire truck was eastbound on Poway Road. The two were driving the speed limit but collided at the intersection.

After learning of Courtney’s death, a group of 20 plus Steinmart Employees prayed, share stories about Evelyn, left cards and flowers. The teen model worked at Steinmart and lived in Poway.

Friends said she had a promising career and life in front of her before a collision with a fire truck ended it all too soon.

β€œIt's going to be hard to get through all this,” said her best friend Sarah Spofford.

Investigators say charges are pending the outcome of this investigation. 

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