Woman Killed, 6 Kids Injured in Crash Between School Van and Car

The crash occurred at 2700 NW 9th Street in Pompano Beach

A woman was killed and six children sustained minor injuries when a daycare van and a car crashed in Pompano Beach on Friday, authorities said.

Officials said 24-year-old Keturah Janel Kelly was driving at a high speed when she rear-ended the van at Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 9th Street.

Kelly was driving a Nissan, which appeared to be partially stuck under the van.

The six children and the van's driver, 52-year-old Veronica Blackman, were transported to area hospitals including Broward Health. Officials said there did not appear to be any life threatening injuries.

The children were 3 to 8 years old and were in a van from Kidsville Early Learning Center located at 1003 East Atlantic Blvd.

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