Campus community copes with student death
University of Indianapolis freshman Alec Dolan Curtis passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, after being involved in a two-car crash in the 700 block of County Line Road just before 7 p.m.
According to WRTV 6, Sgt. Paul Thompson said that Curtis had been attempting to pass another vehicle when he over-corrected, losing control of his vehicle and hitting another car.
Indianapolis native and graduate of Perry Meridian High School, Curtis was studying pre-athletic training at UIndy.
“He was looking forward to the semester ending,” freshman and classmate Michael Diaz said. “He was excited that he finished all his English classes. He was an overall good guy and student.”
Ally McQuain attended high school with Curtis.
“He was a very popular kid and got involved in many school activities and sports,” McQuain said. “He was a swimmer and a golfer and was part of Cyber Blue, our robtics club. I remember any time I had talked to him or seen him in the halls at school he always had a huge smile on his face that would brighten anyone’s day.”
A viewing and greeting of the family was held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the O’Riley Daniel F. Funeral Home and a celebration of his life was held on Sunday, Feb. 28.
Counseling center staff and chaplains are available for all students, faculty and staff members who may need to talk to someone or who are dealing with the grieving process.
Condolences can be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Alec’s name to Perry Meridian High School.
He is survived by his mother, Eileen Weber; father and stepmother, Jeffrey and Jill Curtis; brothers, Andrew, Bryan and Kiel; stepbrother, Charlie Pino; grandparents, Joseph Weber, Mary Weber.
