In Loving Memory of Tealah Inez McNair...

Tealah Inez McNair, 14, of Vineland, New Jersey was killed in a tragic car accident on Friday, July 27, 2007.

The driver lost control of his Honda Accord after traveling over 40 mph over the speed limit, and struck a utility pole, according to police. The force of the collision spun the car around until it finally came to a rest slamming into a large pine tree, causing the car to burst into flames.

Tealah, was seated in the back seat of the car. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The front seat passenger was put in a coma, and the other passenger in the back seat was flown to the hospital after receiving severe burns, and many other serious injuries.

The are both doing good, and are expected to make a full recovery. The driver walked away unharmed, and is currently charged with first-degree aggrated manslaughter; death by auto; four counts of aggravated assault; three charges of being an unlicensed driver involved in a crash; and two counts of child endangerment. 

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Tealah was born on October 5, 1992 at Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, PA to Anthony McNair of Philadelphia, PA and Gilda Worlds of Decatur, IL.

She was a member of the first graduating class of Wallace Middle School. And was due to start her freshman year at Vineland High School in the fall.

She had a strong love for dancing, singing and most importantly her family & friends.

She was selected by People to People to go on a tour overseas, where she visited Germany, Paris, Spain & Switzerland. She even received a commendation of academics from President George W. Bush. In the 14yrs of her life here on earth, Tealah experienced what most could not in their whole life.

She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin & friend!

She is survived by her father Anthony, mother Gilda, sister Aja, nephew Azan, grandmother Elease, many aunts, uncles, cousins, family & friends.

 

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