One bad decision lead to another which resulted in a tragedy

Even good kids can make really bad decisions when scared.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (AP) - A high school honor student and track standout drowned when she jumped into a canal while running away from police following a hit-and-run accident. Police spokesman Angelo Bitsis said Hooppaw was spotted causing the hit-and-run and fled from her Toyota SUV when police approached. She had been driving to a hospital with a companion who police said shot himself in the leg, apparently by accident.

Hooppaw ran between some houses before jumping into a 12-foot-deep canal, Bitsis said. Officers repeatedly ordered Hooppaw out of the canal, but she swam away. She went under water and did not resurface.

I'm sure there is more to the story but at this point it just doesn't matter.