Loved ones seeking answers one year after SU student’s death

Over one year ago, a Salisbury university freshman lost her life in Anne Arundel County.  Susie Badders, her father Raymond, and her boyfriend Jason Simpkins were all killed in a crash on Rt. 50 in March 2015.

Their car was reportedly sitting in a heavy line of traffic when another vehicle, driven by Travis Ala, crashed into theirs, killing all three in the car.  Ala, 28 at the time, A Takoma Park Police Officer, who was off duty at the time of the crash.

Saturday, loved ones of Simpkins and the Badders’ gathered in Anne Arundel County to protest outside of the police station for what they are calling an unjust investigation.  Ava reportedly received a speeding ticket in the wake of the fatal crash, and Arianna Woodley, a friend of Badders, says “three lives are worth more than a speeding ticket.”

Woodley spoke to 47ABC about how the family has been handling the situation over the past year and she says “they’ve been so strong throughout the whole thing – but at this point they just want answers – they want justice for their daughter being taken from them – and – I mean it’s as simple as that.”