MOORE, OK. (THECOUNT) — Emily Gaines, of Moore, Oklahoma, has been identified as the victim killed in a two-vehicle crash involving Moore police officer Kyle Lloyd. Lloyd was off duty at the time and was in his personal vehicle, officials said.
Gaines, a senior at Moore High School, was killed after she was involved in a crash near Southeast 134th Street and Sooner Road in Oklahoma City on Saturday. The young woman was reportedly on her way to complete her college admissions test when the fatal crash occurred.
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Officials with Moore Public Schools confirmed that Moore Gaines was killed in the crash:
“It is with great sadness and heavy heart that I share with you, one of our students – Senior Emily Gaines, passed away yesterday as result of a tragic car accident. We have been in contact with Emily’s parents and have shared our school’s deepest sympathies.
All students will be informed of Emily’s passing by their first hour teacher tomorrow. Moore High School School Counselors and Moore Public Schools Mental Health Therapists will be available and ready to assist students as they express their feelings and grieve.
Please contact the school office if you have questions or concerns, and if you feel your child needs assistance. We want to help.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the Gaines family during this time. We will share service information when it is made available,” reports KOCO.
It is unknown if the officer involved suffered any injuries.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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Geo quick facts: Moore is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The population was 55,081 at the 2010 census, making Moore the seventh- largest city in the state of Oklahoma – Wikipedia.