Two teens were injured Sunday morning at 1:30 while “car surfing” on top of a car.
Jon Johnson, 18, was driving a 1998 Honda Civic while Brigid Murphy and Lisa Smith rode on the vehicle. Johnson accelerated to 40 miles per hour and made a sharp turn onto Hill Crest Lane.
Murphy, 17, was riding on the rear of the car and was unable to hold on. She toppled off the car and was unconscious. Smith, 13, was able to hold on to the windshield wipers.
Smith immediately told Johnson to stop. Smith rushed to Murphy’s side as Johnson called 911. Murphy was rushed to the Centreville Hospital, where her status remains uncertain. Paramedics evaluated Smith on site and determined she had minor injuries. Murphy was treated on the scene.
When asked if the driver had anything to drink Smith had no comment. No charges have been filed against Johnson.
The three teens had been at a party earlier Sunday morning. Murphy and Smith had been “car surfing” for about 10 minutes before the accident occurred.
Murphy and Smith had been best friends since 1st grade. They participated in school athletics such as tennis and track together. The two often spent time with each other after school and on weekends. Smith was shocked by what happened to her friend.
“They were like Bella and Edward from Twighlight,” Smith said.
-Nicolas Galarreta
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