Amber Chippett, 18, killed in Buchans Highway crash

18-year-old Amber Chippett has been identified as the young woman killed in a single-vehiclecrash on the Buchans Highway Friday.

Chippett, who's from Buchans Junction, was driving with two friends at the time of the accident, shortly after 2:15 p.m.

Chippett was transported toGrand Falls-Windsor where police said shedied as a result of her injuries.

The twopassengers were taken to hospital in Buchans andwere later released with minor injuries.

Chippett, a recent high school graduate, is being remembered as a softball and hockey player who excelled at public speaking.

RCMP have yet to comment onthe cause of the collision.