Sanjay Nandram, 16, killed in pedestrian collision with fatigued driver on Florida Turnpike in Apopka, Florida
Apopka teen killed in crash on Florida's Turnpike
Troopers said the teenager, who has not been identified, had pulled over after being involved in an earlier crash.
While on the shoulder, a driver slammed into the parked car.
Apopka teen killed in crash on Florida's Turnpike
Nandram was a senior at Apopka High with a plan to go to college and become a registered nurse.
Father: 16-year-old Apopka boy killed on turnpike was 'treasure'
Sanjay, the second oldest of four children, took on more responsibility. He helped his dad around the house and started working in May at McDonald's.
"Sanjay was my support, Sanjay was my treasure," Nandram said. "He was my strength and happiness. And today he is gone."
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