Fatal Crash on Burke Lake Road
23 January 2010
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A 19-year-old woman died in a traffic crash on Friday, January 22 around 11:30 p.m. when the car she was driving ran off the road and struck a tree. Katelyn M. Zinn, 19, of 9210 Cork Place, Burke was driving a 1996 Toyota Camry eastbound on Burke Lake Road, near Burke View Avenue, when she apparently lost control, struck a concrete median, ran off the right shoulder and slid sideways into a tree.
The victim was the sole occupant of the vehicle and police do not believe she was wearing a seatbelt.
RIP KATIE ZINN
My heart aches for Katie and her family. It is a sobering reminder how precious and delicate life is. I only hope that time will help heal this terrible rent in the fabric of her family.
katie, you have left your mark on all of us from home. You will be forever missed for the girl that was full of life, always smiling, and sure to brighten any day. God had better plans for you and you’re going to be a beautiful angel. We will never forget you. Please watch over us.
I love you Katie. You’ll always be in my heart.
Prayers go out to the Zinn family.
-Megan
Katie you are forever in our hearts.. we all love you. My thoughts and prayers to you, and your family! <3
This is KT’s mom. I lost my angel that night but I know that she is heaven and the brightest twinkling star each night now to match her megawatt smile.
We will miss your smile and your exuberance for life. Our hearts are with your family. Sleep well baby!
This is one of the hardest things that has ever happened to me, Katie was an amazing girl, one of a kind and always had the brightest and prettiest smile around. Katie truly made an impact on everyone she met because she was just a beautiful person inside and out. She was suppose to be at my house by 11:00, the only thing that stopped her was a tree…. May Katie rest in peace and her spirit and life will NEVER be forgotten> RIP KATIE ZINN, I miss you soo much.
Love you Kate
Katie had one of the best smiles of anyone I’ve ever met. She was bright, funny & beautiful and full of life, living every moment to the fullest. Katie, you will be missed by the many friends & family you have left behind.
My prayers & thoughts are with all of Katie’s extended family; my heart aches for you – Bless you all.
Although we never met Katie our son Jorge told us what an incredible person she was and we feel deeply sorry for her family. Our prayers go out to Katie and her family.
Katie had a smile that could light up a room and she was always outgoing…i will love her always and forever
Katie,
I love you so much, darlin’. You’ve always been a special part of my heart. I have such wonderful memories of you as a little girl, and have so enjoyed watching you grow into such a beautiful young woman, a beautiful soul. Go be with Jesus, Sweetheart, and light up heaven with your lovely sparkle that came from the One who made you. Thank you for your love and for being such a wonderful daughter to me.
Dad
Katie was a wonderful young women- her smile and laugh brighten the world. We will miss her, our hearts go out to her family. Lee Ann we are praying for you! Mimi Wallace
Katie was a great person, i didn’t had the chance to talk to her that much, but as i could tell she was a very nice person. RIP and you will always stay in our hearts for ever.
I only met Katie once in 2004 when my cousin Kellie passed away. She was my cousin Stefanie’s best friend.I never forgot about Katie. She was so nice and had a great smile and tryed to cheer everyone up. She wasn’t shy around us and she hardly knew us. She was like part of the familyat that moment. I remember shooting around outside my cousin Stefanies house with all them. To her family – I send my prayers…
RIP KATIE <3 you were loved by so many!
Katie, I have so many amazing memories with you…. you have truly changed my life, I can’t imagine going each day knowing you’re not just a text or call away… you have the most amazing heart and I will love you forever!!!! each day I wake up hoping this is all just a bad dream, but I know you are with God and He is getting to enjoy you now… watch over us baby girl! i love you
RIP sweet Katie <3
Katie was such a gift to this world. Thank you Father for letting us all know her, she left us all with such beautiful memories and we will cherish them forever. Love Love Love You!
beautiful girl. does anyone have details? where was she coming and going from? was she drinking and shouldn’t have been on the road at all? does anyone knoooo. have police gotten to the bottom of it?
I just passed the site and could feel the sadness. I never knew Katie, but as a father of 3 daughters, I could only imagine how devastating it must be. My heart,prayers,and condolences goes out to all.
My prayers and condolences go out to Katie’s family. Please find comfort in the fact that she is without pain and worries and is shining down on you all right now. She was a beautiful girl!
RIP Katie! <3
forgive me. none of that matters. god has plans and nothing stands in the plans way.
I didn’t even know the girl, i knew her face and i know her siblings faces. I have seen all the love on face book and here. its just been running through my head over and over. we are a close community and this type of news hits wayyy close to home. we all ask why and have to just tell ourselves that it was gods plan. she lived the life she wanted and all we can learn is to try and do the exact same. doubt anyone will measure up
RIP KT
RIP KATIE love you! <3
Everyday we drive by the spot where this terrible accident occured. As a parent of two LBHS kids, my heart goes out to the parents and the family. We share in your sorrow, and know how much you will miss your girl. Peace be with you.
i miss you so much Katie
rip baby, you are my life <3
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