GERMANTOWN, Wisconsin – Germantown police identified Samantha Recore as the 19-year-old who died last Friday when the car she was riding in drove away from a police officer and crashed.
Melissa Neukörner.
The driver and another passenger were seriously injured.
There are now flowers and love messages for Recore at the scene of the car accident.
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Her mother and stepfather, Melissa and Matthew Weber, told TMJ4 News that the outpouring of support has been overwhelming.
“I just can’t get over how many people have reached out or stopped by. Someone has dropped off food or offered to do things,” Melissa said.
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Recore graduated from Germantown High School last year. Her family described her as a loving, funny young woman who loved to paint.
Melissa Neukörner.
“I’m lonely because I know she’ll never come home,” Melissa said tearfully.
“I’ve probably slept a total of eight hours since then. I’m staring down the hall just waiting for her to come home, but she’s not coming,” Matthew said.
Matthew said that when he was seven years old, Samantha encouraged him to ask her mother out on a date. He credited his stepdaughter with bringing him and his wife together.
Melissa became emotional as she remembered the career Recore would like to pursue.
“If only someone had tracked her down, I could handle it. I can handle it, but I don’t accept that. I don’t accept that,” Melissa explained.
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According to Germantown police, the 19-year-old driver was flown to Froedtert Hospital.
A 17-year-old passenger was taken to Children’s Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the accident.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support the family.
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