QU student struck by car dies                                        Top of  page
 

by News Channel 8's Annie Rourke
Posted May 4, 2007
Updated 9:45 PM

Reported that Quinnipiac University freshman Jennifer Herschkowitz died four days after she was struck by a car.

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Quinnipiac Student Dies After Being Hit By Car        

18-Year-Old Dies Days After Crash         Top of  page         Article

 POSTED: 5:21 pm EDT May 4, 2007

UPDATED: 5:31 pm EDT May 4, 2007

Provided further information on the fatal accident.

No Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Quinnipiac Student        Top of  page

POSTED: 4:20 pm EDT July 20, 2007

UPDATED: 6:07 pm EDT July 20, 2007

Reported that the driver that killed Jennifer Herschkowitz, of Brooklyn, N.Y., as she crossed the street was not speeding and not at fault.  According to police, Jennifer was legally drunk when she wandered into the street.  No charges were filed against the driver.

Police said

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QU ends official 'May weekend' fest                            Top of  page
 

Posted May 9, 2007
Updated 12:15 PM

Reported that Quinnipiac University is ending with "May Weekend," the school-sponsored event is held each spring before the last week of classes. However this year the events were marred by tragedy. Freshman Jennifer Herschkowitz was hit and killed by a car on Whitney Avenue, and a sexual assault was reported in a dorm.  Although the school sponsored events that were alcohol-free, many students the continued unauthorized parties when the official party ended.   "People think of may weekend as a big time to drink," according to a student.

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