Lauryn Akey, a 21-year-old college student at the University of South Florida, tragically lost her life in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver, Dennis Olson, on May 17. Akey had just sent a heartfelt message to her family, expressing her love and indicating she would be home soon after stopping for gas. Olson, 53, was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.222, nearly three times the legal limit, and has been charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide. Witnesses reported that Olson had slurred speech and admitted to having a 'bad night' after consuming just one glass of wine. He is currently being held without bond due to a prior DUI conviction and the severity of the incident, which also involved injuries to another family in a separate crash. Akey's mother and brother shared emotional tributes, highlighting her dreams of becoming a nurse and her vibrant spirit. The community has rallied around the hashtag #lovelikelauryn to celebrate her memory.