http://statenews.com On the day Felisa Estella Rosa Barnes was crowned homecoming queen in high school, she cried. Her father, gone for most of the year, had returned home and she was overjoyed the family finally was together. en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:15:56 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46760 my condolences go out to you and your family my fellow Latina. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:12:56 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46760 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46770 I’m so sorry to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are with all involved and their loved ones. God Bless you and help you in this difficult time. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:36:43 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46770 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46773 I was on US23 going home from my daughter’s home in Dexter, Mi. when Felisa lost control of her car. I was in the traffic back-up on northbound US23 less than a mile south of the accident scene. My thoughts and prayers go out to Felisa’s family and to the young man from Ann Arbor that was injured and his family. Traffic accidents become a horrible reality when one comes that close to being directly involved. May we all try just a little harder as a result of this tragedy to respect the danger associated with driving a motor vehicle. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:09:36 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46773 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46784 everyone assumes since she was a young student she was texting or talking. did you ever think maybe she was changing lanes and the truck was in a blind spot. not like that has never happened before. besides it doesn’t matter what happened. someone lost their life and another was severely injured. that is a little more important than trying to blame someone for what happened. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:29:16 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46784 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46787 I was friends with Felisa through grade school and middle school. And she was the type of girl who was friends with anyone and she always knew how to make people laugh, she was probably best friend anyone could ask for. My condolences go out to her family and close friends. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:04:02 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46787 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46793 I went to school with Felisa for as long as i can remember. Her sister and my sister used to be good friends and played softball together for years. Felisa was a very sweet and caring person. I was super shocked when i heard the news about her. My prayers go out to hear family and friends. RIP Felisa may angels lead you in!! you will be missed greatly. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:29:54 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46793 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46794 To all who write this off as just another teen who dies in a car crash… i pitty you. whether you think it was her fault, or if you don’t believe in accidents… even if you’re just apathetic to loss of people. Imagine your sister… your bestfriend, your cousin… anyone close. Being gone the next day, and in such a tragic way. Yes she was selfless, and yes she was amazing. Not just words to be said to any deceased person. But I don’t expect you to understand, you didn’t know her. So how could you? Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:30:46 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46794 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46804 MDOT can’t get the cable barrier put up on this stretch fast enough. This is a tremendously busy stretch of road, and it’s not the first time someone’s crossed the median here. That barrier would have saved her life and saved the other driver from being involved. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:35:05 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46804 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46813 Please realize what you are saying on this public website. Family members and friends of this young woman will be reading these comments and it is almost heartless to make these harsh statements about someone you don’t even know. If you feel strongly about the issue of distractions while driving like we all should, do something constructive about it, we all need to take extra precaution driving, but please don’t litter the documentation of a young girl’s untimely death. My heart goes out to everyone involved in the accident and let’s be thankful for her life and also for the other victim of the accident’s survival. Remember: we ALL make mistakes; there are just different variations of consequences and unfortunately this one was life changing. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:08:22 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46813 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46830 This stretch of US-23 between Lee Rd and M-36 is not particularly hazardous or dangerous. The southbound lane is very light in traffic in the evening, and there really isn’t much in the way of driving challenges. I drive home on this road every night, and it’s usually an easy drive. The trucks are sparse and I’ve never had any problems with them. The road quality is good; even in snowy and icy weather, traction is good and there are no curves in the road until you get to Silver Lake Rd. I saw the aftermath of the accident the night it happened. Even with traffic backed up on the northbound side (where the young woman crossed into traffic) and rubbernecking on the southbound side, traffic was still moving smoothly on the southbound side. I have nothing but sympathy for this woman’s family and friends. That being said, it really is hard to lose control of your vehicle on this stretch of road unless you’re not paying attention or you get clipped by another car. it would be wise to see how the investigation plays out before labelling anyone with the blame. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:41:56 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46830 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46831 Felisa, I cannot believe that this is true. My spontaneous, beautiful, out going, kind, and caring girl is gone. U were my role model, the girl i looked up to and admired the most. Please, know that we all love you and continue to look after us. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:45:06 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46831 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46840 All that I can say is wow… how horrible that people feel the need to make such horrible comments about a wonderful girl who lost her life way too soon. Please be aware that her family including myself is reading this and questioning why people need to be so horrible at a time of tragedy. She was a wonderful human being and she will be forever missed by everyone that knew her. I pray that the negative comments stop and that the immaturity level rises and people learn to have some respect for the families involved. Love you Felisa…you will be in our thoughts forever. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:30:11 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46840 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46861 The accident kept on replaying in my head. It was dark. The sparks. The soft glare of headlight. Big cloud of dust-smoke. I was second car behind boy’s crushed car. Death was instant. If she was alive, I would have at least hold her hand to assure her that she’s not alone. Felisa was treated with utmost dignity . I have been in wrecks personally before. Too many questions unanswered to say why sideswiping took place. My prayers goes out to all involved. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:24:10 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46861 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46871 I am an MSU grad who lives right down the street from where this happened. Just wanted to say my thoughts and condolences go out to her family. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:32:29 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46871 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46873 i went to high school with Felisa..she was a good person, she was my friend, she was everyones friend. and its crazy cuz i just dont understand y good people get hurt or die..it makes me so mad..bad thinks happen to good people!! i been upset for the past 2 days..i hope her family the best..and everyone that new her from mason..we all love her and always will Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:51:33 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46873 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46874 i went to high school with Felisa..she was a good person, she was my friend, she was everyones friend. and its crazy cuz i just dont understand y good people get hurt or die..it makes me so mad..bad thinks happen to good people!! i been upset for the past 2 days..i hope her family the best..and everyone that new her from mason..we all love her and always will Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:51:40 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46874 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46875 I didn’t know her well on a personal level but both Christa and Felisa were two of the nicest, most caring individuals at Mason, both were very respected and everyone loved them. They didn’t care who you were, if you needed someone to talk to, to sit with, or just needed help they were there and willing. I can’t believe Felisa is gone, it’s just not fair she was much too young, and very smart, and a good person. R.I.P Felisa, you’ll never be forgotten. My heart and prayers go out to Christa and the rest of the Barnes Family. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:54:05 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46875 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46897 This is a terrible loss. Prayers go out to them. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:22:27 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46897 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46906 My condolences to the family. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:57:28 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46906 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46909 ERNegative – Yes, the barrier cables might have saved her life, but those cables should not be necessary. Parents need to make sure their kids know how to react in an emergency situation, and the population as a whole is becoming distracted while driving. I just don’t think it’s justified to spend massive amounts of money to put up barriers just to save the incompetent few, and please understand I am not calling this girl incompetent. I have no idea what happened, but it’s beyond me how one could be involved in this type of accident without some sort of negligence. Poor girl, poor family. I hope the other kid lives. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:16:23 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46909 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46913 God bless her soul and her family. I just lost my daughter on Oct. 5 suddenly. Pray for us one and all. Peace to all who knew Felisa Estella Rosa. No matter what age 19 or 46, it breaks your heart to see them leave before us parents. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:33:47 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46913 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46915 I worked with Felisa for a very short period of time, we were not really friends, and we were not very close. I point this out because I want everyone to know just how special this young girl was. I am deeply hurt and at times cannot stop crying as a result of her death. In just a short period of time this amazing person earned a spot in my heart, the world would be so much better if everyone was like her. Never have I felt so heart broke over the death of someone I only knew for such a short time. My prayers go out to her family and freinds who knew her better than me, I can only image how hard this has to be for all of you. Peace and Love Felisa, I will never forget you. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:41:52 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46915 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46951 My condolences to her family and friends. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:22:49 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46951 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46970 Ryan – I agree that drivers education is a joke, and that people in general don’t take driving seriously enough. But, we don’t know that’s what happened here. Washington State did a cost/benefit analysis of cable median barriers. Not only did fatalities drop by nearly 90%, they calculated the benefit at $420,000 per mile annually. Cable barriers cost $44,000 per mile to install, and $2,570 per mile annually to maintain (paid for by the insurance companies when their policyholders hit them). In other words, cable median barriers pay for themselves 9 times over. Is that still insufficient justification? Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:15:56 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/46970