Who was Nikki Catsouras?
Nikki Catsouras was a 17-year-old girl who died in a car accident in 2006. The accident was caused by Catsouras' reckless driving, and her death sparked a national debate about teen driving safety.
Catsouras was driving her father's Porsche Carrera when she lost control of the car and crashed into a tree. She was not wearing a seatbelt, and she was ejected from the car upon impact. Catsouras died at the scene of the accident.
The aftermath of Catsouras' death was highly publicized. Her family released graphic photos of her body to the media, in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of reckless driving.