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Ava Lynn Campbell

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It is with deep sadness and much regret to inform you of the unbelievably tragic, heart-wrenching death of 6 year-old Princess Ava Campbell.

This precious little girl was taken to the gates of heaven last Sunday, September 27th, 2015 at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh after she was hit by a car driven by a drunk driver in Shaler Township, PA.

Ava was hit by a vehicle driven by a 20 year-old male adult who admitted after the accident to drinking prior to getting behind the wheel of his car. The car was believed to be going more than twice the posted residential speed limit of 25 mph.

Ava is the daughter of Amber and Dave Campbell. Dave is a well-respected Volunteer Firefighter/Chief with Bauerstown Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania. 

The Campbells were just leaving a play date as 6 year-old Ava Campbell gleefully frolicked after dark on Saturday night in the small front lawn of their friend’s home in Shaler, pink and yellow glow sticks in hand.

Witnesses told police that when the car went around the bend he was “driving like a stupid idiot and drove irresponsibly”. The out-of-control vehicle went off the road, striking Ava and her mother who were standing in a driveway narrowly missing Ambers second child Gracie. 

Witnesses reported to police that the driver initially tried to leave the scene until people stopped him.

Ava’s mom was flipped into the air by the impact, tried to tend to her child afterward, declining any medical attention.

Neighbor said she heard a “terrible bang,” and ran out of her front door to find the horrified mother, and Ava, flat on her back, convulsing, glow sticks strewn around her.

Sadly, Ava suffered severe damage to her lungs, liver and a fractured pelvis.

Ava was taken into the arms of the Lord at 2:15 a.m. at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, with an autopsy Sunday listing blunt force trauma as the cause.

Our hearts are crushed and broken for those affected by this unbelievably senseless tragedy. Please find it in your heart to give back and help this family recoup costs of medical and funeral expenses. We all know and understand this will not bring Precious Ava back to this earth but it will help the family during the most difficult heart wrenching time in their lives.

Let's remember Ava just as her wonderful mother Amber always said she was - fun, spunky, loving, happy, full of energy, sassy, beautiful, full of life, and always laughing.   I have had the pleasure of knowing  Amber and all 3 of her beautiful girls very well and I know they were Ambers entire world!  Ava was always famous for making me  handmade birthday cards, thank you cards and drawings of my pups . She was so talented and beautiful. 

God 
please give this family strength, peace, and comfort. We love you sweet Ava and may you rest in peace.






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