Kristen-Anne "Kristey" King, 19 years old, died Aug. 1 in an early morning single car accident on Province Line Road in Skillman, NJ. Kristey was as beautiful in spirit as she was kind in heart. She was born on a dancing star and reflected light, love and happiness to everyone who knew her. "She was a young woman mature beyond her mere 19 years."
Kristey recently graduated from the Hun School of Princeton and planned on attending the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall. Kristey was committed to learning, intellectual curiosity and bettering the world through positive energy. Her goal was to become a pediatric nurse and teach children how to better understand their illness.
Kristey, a gifted writer and talented performer, was an active member of Hun School's Theater and Arts Program. As a high school senior, she gave a first rate performance, among many others, as Bloody Mary in Hun's production of South Pacific.
Kristey, who will always be remembered as beacon of light and a person who smiles with her eyes, lived her young life with exuberance and joy and who contributed greatly and generously to her family, friends and community.
She is survived by her mother and father, Barbara and Bill King III; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Ruth King; sisters, Jessica, Lauri, and Rebecca King; brothers, William IV and Stephen; aunt and uncle, John and Eileen Laskas, William and Margret Scholler, Connie and Steve Woods, Randy and numerous additional family including, David Mansor, Christine Cully and many cousins and extended family.
Kristey was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, William and Agnes Scholler, and paternal grandfather, William King II.
Friends and family are invited to The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home in Princeton, NJ, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at St. Charles Borromeo in Skillman, with burial in Princeton Cemetery in Princeton to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kristen-Anne King Foundation, in care of the Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540; 609.921.7600.
The family may be reached either via Hun School of Princeton or The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.
"I've figured out throughout this year that life is all about time and place, we aren't here to figure it out… just to be open to it. I love to sleep. I love to surf. My favorite thing to do is wake up before the sun and paddle out as it rises above the ocean. I have an undying love and appreciation for the life I live," Kristen-Anne King, 2009.
Published in The Times on 8/4/09
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Kristen King, 19, a township resident and a 2009 graduate of The Hun School of Princeton, died following an early morning car crash here Saturday.
King was in a vehicle with three others that struck a utility pole around 3 a.m. on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road.
Police said two other occupants of the vehicle, Sean B. Patten, 20, of Hightstown and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton were taken to Princeton Medical Center with arm and foot injuries, respectively.
A fourth passenger, Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, was taken to Helen Fuld Medical Center in Trenton where he was treated for head injuries. His current condition was not released.
King was transported to Helen Fuld and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police said the vehicle, driven by Patten, was headed north, about 100 yards past High Ridge Road, when it spun sideways, left the road and struck a utility pole with its left rear passenger side, where King was sitting.
Provinceline Road was closed for approximately six hours while police investigated and rescue personnel went to work.
No charges have been filed and police say their investigation continues.
Montgomery High School is offering counseling hours for students who may have known the township resident. The Hun School has posted a bulletin about the accident on its website . Visitors to the site may post messages in memory of King: http://www.hunschool.org/news_calendar/index.asp.
Published in The Times on 8/3/09
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The Hightstown driver involved in a one-car crash Saturday morning that left a township woman dead has been charged with a string of motor vehicle offenses including driving while intoxicated.
And police say they are not ruling out additional charges.
Sean Patten, 20, of Hightstown, was behind the wheel when the northbound car spun out of control and struck a utility pole at about 3 a.m. Saturday on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road, police said.
It was unknown at press time if Mr. Patten is related to Hightstown Mayor Bob Patten, who could not be reached for comment despite numerous attempts.
Back-seat passenger Kristen King, 19, had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency service personnel, police said. She was taken to Helene Fuld Medical Center in Trenton, where she was pronounced dead.
Ironically, Ms. King, who graduated from the Hun School in Princeton in May, was this year's recipient of the Katherine Wright Gorrie ‘98 memorial award, given in remembrance of the Hun student killed in a car crash near Province Line Road in Lawrence Township in 1997, according to the Hun School Web site.
Mr. Patten was taken to University Medical Center at Princeton and has since been released, police said. Passengers Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton, were released Monday from the Helene Fuld Medical Center and the University Medical Center at Princeton, respectively, police said.
Mr. Patten has been charged with DWI, underage person operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, careless driving, failure to keep right and a violation regarding the provisions set forth for operating a motor vehicle with a Graduated Driver's License, police said.
New Jersey requires drivers under the age of 21 or who have never had a driver's license to complete a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver's license, according to the state Motor Vehicle Commission Web site. A Graduated Driver's License introduces driving privileges in phases, including driving during overnight hours.
Montgomery police Lt. James Curry would not rule out the possibility of further charges being filed against Mr. Patten.
"The investigation is ongoing," he said. "It really depends on how the investigation goes and the way evidence comes back. Then we'll review that with the Prosecutor's Office at that time."
Ms. King was planning to attend the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall, with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.
Published in The Packet on 8/6/09
Kristey recently graduated from the Hun School of Princeton and planned on attending the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall. Kristey was committed to learning, intellectual curiosity and bettering the world through positive energy. Her goal was to become a pediatric nurse and teach children how to better understand their illness.
Kristey, a gifted writer and talented performer, was an active member of Hun School's Theater and Arts Program. As a high school senior, she gave a first rate performance, among many others, as Bloody Mary in Hun's production of South Pacific.
Kristey, who will always be remembered as beacon of light and a person who smiles with her eyes, lived her young life with exuberance and joy and who contributed greatly and generously to her family, friends and community.
She is survived by her mother and father, Barbara and Bill King III; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Ruth King; sisters, Jessica, Lauri, and Rebecca King; brothers, William IV and Stephen; aunt and uncle, John and Eileen Laskas, William and Margret Scholler, Connie and Steve Woods, Randy and numerous additional family including, David Mansor, Christine Cully and many cousins and extended family.
Kristey was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, William and Agnes Scholler, and paternal grandfather, William King II.
Friends and family are invited to The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home in Princeton, NJ, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at St. Charles Borromeo in Skillman, with burial in Princeton Cemetery in Princeton to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kristen-Anne King Foundation, in care of the Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540; 609.921.7600.
The family may be reached either via Hun School of Princeton or The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.
"I've figured out throughout this year that life is all about time and place, we aren't here to figure it out… just to be open to it. I love to sleep. I love to surf. My favorite thing to do is wake up before the sun and paddle out as it rises above the ocean. I have an undying love and appreciation for the life I live," Kristen-Anne King, 2009.
Published in The Times on 8/4/09
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Kristen King, 19, a township resident and a 2009 graduate of The Hun School of Princeton, died following an early morning car crash here Saturday.
King was in a vehicle with three others that struck a utility pole around 3 a.m. on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road.
Police said two other occupants of the vehicle, Sean B. Patten, 20, of Hightstown and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton were taken to Princeton Medical Center with arm and foot injuries, respectively.
A fourth passenger, Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, was taken to Helen Fuld Medical Center in Trenton where he was treated for head injuries. His current condition was not released.
King was transported to Helen Fuld and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police said the vehicle, driven by Patten, was headed north, about 100 yards past High Ridge Road, when it spun sideways, left the road and struck a utility pole with its left rear passenger side, where King was sitting.
Provinceline Road was closed for approximately six hours while police investigated and rescue personnel went to work.
No charges have been filed and police say their investigation continues.
Montgomery High School is offering counseling hours for students who may have known the township resident. The Hun School has posted a bulletin about the accident on its website . Visitors to the site may post messages in memory of King: http://www.hunschool.org/news_calendar/index.asp.
Published in The Times on 8/3/09
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The Hightstown driver involved in a one-car crash Saturday morning that left a township woman dead has been charged with a string of motor vehicle offenses including driving while intoxicated.
And police say they are not ruling out additional charges.
Sean Patten, 20, of Hightstown, was behind the wheel when the northbound car spun out of control and struck a utility pole at about 3 a.m. Saturday on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road, police said.
It was unknown at press time if Mr. Patten is related to Hightstown Mayor Bob Patten, who could not be reached for comment despite numerous attempts.
Back-seat passenger Kristen King, 19, had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency service personnel, police said. She was taken to Helene Fuld Medical Center in Trenton, where she was pronounced dead.
Ironically, Ms. King, who graduated from the Hun School in Princeton in May, was this year's recipient of the Katherine Wright Gorrie ‘98 memorial award, given in remembrance of the Hun student killed in a car crash near Province Line Road in Lawrence Township in 1997, according to the Hun School Web site.
Mr. Patten was taken to University Medical Center at Princeton and has since been released, police said. Passengers Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton, were released Monday from the Helene Fuld Medical Center and the University Medical Center at Princeton, respectively, police said.
Mr. Patten has been charged with DWI, underage person operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, careless driving, failure to keep right and a violation regarding the provisions set forth for operating a motor vehicle with a Graduated Driver's License, police said.
New Jersey requires drivers under the age of 21 or who have never had a driver's license to complete a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver's license, according to the state Motor Vehicle Commission Web site. A Graduated Driver's License introduces driving privileges in phases, including driving during overnight hours.
Montgomery police Lt. James Curry would not rule out the possibility of further charges being filed against Mr. Patten.
"The investigation is ongoing," he said. "It really depends on how the investigation goes and the way evidence comes back. Then we'll review that with the Prosecutor's Office at that time."
Ms. King was planning to attend the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall, with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.
Published in The Packet on 8/6/09
Kristen-Anne "Kristey" King, 19 years old, died Aug. 1 in an early morning single car accident on Province Line Road in Skillman, NJ. Kristey was as beautiful in spirit as she was kind in heart. She was born on a dancing star and reflected light, love and happiness to everyone who knew her. "She was a young woman mature beyond her mere 19 years."
Kristey recently graduated from the Hun School of Princeton and planned on attending the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall. Kristey was committed to learning, intellectual curiosity and bettering the world through positive energy. Her goal was to become a pediatric nurse and teach children how to better understand their illness.
Kristey, a gifted writer and talented performer, was an active member of Hun School's Theater and Arts Program. As a high school senior, she gave a first rate performance, among many others, as Bloody Mary in Hun's production of South Pacific.
Kristey, who will always be remembered as beacon of light and a person who smiles with her eyes, lived her young life with exuberance and joy and who contributed greatly and generously to her family, friends and community.
She is survived by her mother and father, Barbara and Bill King III; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Ruth King; sisters, Jessica, Lauri, and Rebecca King; brothers, William IV and Stephen; aunt and uncle, John and Eileen Laskas, William and Margret Scholler, Connie and Steve Woods, Randy and numerous additional family including, David Mansor, Christine Cully and many cousins and extended family.
Kristey was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, William and Agnes Scholler, and paternal grandfather, William King II.
Friends and family are invited to The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home in Princeton, NJ, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at St. Charles Borromeo in Skillman, with burial in Princeton Cemetery in Princeton to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kristen-Anne King Foundation, in care of the Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540; 609.921.7600.
The family may be reached either via Hun School of Princeton or The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.
"I've figured out throughout this year that life is all about time and place, we aren't here to figure it out… just to be open to it. I love to sleep. I love to surf. My favorite thing to do is wake up before the sun and paddle out as it rises above the ocean. I have an undying love and appreciation for the life I live," Kristen-Anne King, 2009.
Published in The Times on 8/4/09
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Kristen King, 19, a township resident and a 2009 graduate of The Hun School of Princeton, died following an early morning car crash here Saturday.
King was in a vehicle with three others that struck a utility pole around 3 a.m. on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road.
Police said two other occupants of the vehicle, Sean B. Patten, 20, of Hightstown and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton were taken to Princeton Medical Center with arm and foot injuries, respectively.
A fourth passenger, Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, was taken to Helen Fuld Medical Center in Trenton where he was treated for head injuries. His current condition was not released.
King was transported to Helen Fuld and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police said the vehicle, driven by Patten, was headed north, about 100 yards past High Ridge Road, when it spun sideways, left the road and struck a utility pole with its left rear passenger side, where King was sitting.
Provinceline Road was closed for approximately six hours while police investigated and rescue personnel went to work.
No charges have been filed and police say their investigation continues.
Montgomery High School is offering counseling hours for students who may have known the township resident. The Hun School has posted a bulletin about the accident on its website . Visitors to the site may post messages in memory of King: http://www.hunschool.org/news_calendar/index.asp.
Published in The Times on 8/3/09
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The Hightstown driver involved in a one-car crash Saturday morning that left a township woman dead has been charged with a string of motor vehicle offenses including driving while intoxicated.
And police say they are not ruling out additional charges.
Sean Patten, 20, of Hightstown, was behind the wheel when the northbound car spun out of control and struck a utility pole at about 3 a.m. Saturday on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road, police said.
It was unknown at press time if Mr. Patten is related to Hightstown Mayor Bob Patten, who could not be reached for comment despite numerous attempts.
Back-seat passenger Kristen King, 19, had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency service personnel, police said. She was taken to Helene Fuld Medical Center in Trenton, where she was pronounced dead.
Ironically, Ms. King, who graduated from the Hun School in Princeton in May, was this year's recipient of the Katherine Wright Gorrie ‘98 memorial award, given in remembrance of the Hun student killed in a car crash near Province Line Road in Lawrence Township in 1997, according to the Hun School Web site.
Mr. Patten was taken to University Medical Center at Princeton and has since been released, police said. Passengers Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton, were released Monday from the Helene Fuld Medical Center and the University Medical Center at Princeton, respectively, police said.
Mr. Patten has been charged with DWI, underage person operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, careless driving, failure to keep right and a violation regarding the provisions set forth for operating a motor vehicle with a Graduated Driver's License, police said.
New Jersey requires drivers under the age of 21 or who have never had a driver's license to complete a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver's license, according to the state Motor Vehicle Commission Web site. A Graduated Driver's License introduces driving privileges in phases, including driving during overnight hours.
Montgomery police Lt. James Curry would not rule out the possibility of further charges being filed against Mr. Patten.
"The investigation is ongoing," he said. "It really depends on how the investigation goes and the way evidence comes back. Then we'll review that with the Prosecutor's Office at that time."
Ms. King was planning to attend the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall, with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.
Published in The Packet on 8/6/09
Kristey recently graduated from the Hun School of Princeton and planned on attending the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall. Kristey was committed to learning, intellectual curiosity and bettering the world through positive energy. Her goal was to become a pediatric nurse and teach children how to better understand their illness.
Kristey, a gifted writer and talented performer, was an active member of Hun School's Theater and Arts Program. As a high school senior, she gave a first rate performance, among many others, as Bloody Mary in Hun's production of South Pacific.
Kristey, who will always be remembered as beacon of light and a person who smiles with her eyes, lived her young life with exuberance and joy and who contributed greatly and generously to her family, friends and community.
She is survived by her mother and father, Barbara and Bill King III; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Ruth King; sisters, Jessica, Lauri, and Rebecca King; brothers, William IV and Stephen; aunt and uncle, John and Eileen Laskas, William and Margret Scholler, Connie and Steve Woods, Randy and numerous additional family including, David Mansor, Christine Cully and many cousins and extended family.
Kristey was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, William and Agnes Scholler, and paternal grandfather, William King II.
Friends and family are invited to The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home in Princeton, NJ, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at St. Charles Borromeo in Skillman, with burial in Princeton Cemetery in Princeton to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kristen-Anne King Foundation, in care of the Hun School of Princeton, 176 Edgerstoune Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540; 609.921.7600.
The family may be reached either via Hun School of Princeton or The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.
"I've figured out throughout this year that life is all about time and place, we aren't here to figure it out… just to be open to it. I love to sleep. I love to surf. My favorite thing to do is wake up before the sun and paddle out as it rises above the ocean. I have an undying love and appreciation for the life I live," Kristen-Anne King, 2009.
Published in The Times on 8/4/09
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Kristen King, 19, a township resident and a 2009 graduate of The Hun School of Princeton, died following an early morning car crash here Saturday.
King was in a vehicle with three others that struck a utility pole around 3 a.m. on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road.
Police said two other occupants of the vehicle, Sean B. Patten, 20, of Hightstown and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton were taken to Princeton Medical Center with arm and foot injuries, respectively.
A fourth passenger, Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, was taken to Helen Fuld Medical Center in Trenton where he was treated for head injuries. His current condition was not released.
King was transported to Helen Fuld and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police said the vehicle, driven by Patten, was headed north, about 100 yards past High Ridge Road, when it spun sideways, left the road and struck a utility pole with its left rear passenger side, where King was sitting.
Provinceline Road was closed for approximately six hours while police investigated and rescue personnel went to work.
No charges have been filed and police say their investigation continues.
Montgomery High School is offering counseling hours for students who may have known the township resident. The Hun School has posted a bulletin about the accident on its website . Visitors to the site may post messages in memory of King: http://www.hunschool.org/news_calendar/index.asp.
Published in The Times on 8/3/09
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The Hightstown driver involved in a one-car crash Saturday morning that left a township woman dead has been charged with a string of motor vehicle offenses including driving while intoxicated.
And police say they are not ruling out additional charges.
Sean Patten, 20, of Hightstown, was behind the wheel when the northbound car spun out of control and struck a utility pole at about 3 a.m. Saturday on Provinceline Road near High Ridge Road, police said.
It was unknown at press time if Mr. Patten is related to Hightstown Mayor Bob Patten, who could not be reached for comment despite numerous attempts.
Back-seat passenger Kristen King, 19, had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency service personnel, police said. She was taken to Helene Fuld Medical Center in Trenton, where she was pronounced dead.
Ironically, Ms. King, who graduated from the Hun School in Princeton in May, was this year's recipient of the Katherine Wright Gorrie ‘98 memorial award, given in remembrance of the Hun student killed in a car crash near Province Line Road in Lawrence Township in 1997, according to the Hun School Web site.
Mr. Patten was taken to University Medical Center at Princeton and has since been released, police said. Passengers Jason Chan, 19, of Paramus, and Michael Azzara, 19, of Princeton, were released Monday from the Helene Fuld Medical Center and the University Medical Center at Princeton, respectively, police said.
Mr. Patten has been charged with DWI, underage person operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, careless driving, failure to keep right and a violation regarding the provisions set forth for operating a motor vehicle with a Graduated Driver's License, police said.
New Jersey requires drivers under the age of 21 or who have never had a driver's license to complete a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver's license, according to the state Motor Vehicle Commission Web site. A Graduated Driver's License introduces driving privileges in phases, including driving during overnight hours.
Montgomery police Lt. James Curry would not rule out the possibility of further charges being filed against Mr. Patten.
"The investigation is ongoing," he said. "It really depends on how the investigation goes and the way evidence comes back. Then we'll review that with the Prosecutor's Office at that time."
Ms. King was planning to attend the University of San Francisco School of Nursing in the fall, with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.
Published in The Packet on 8/6/09
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