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FIU Bridge Tragedy
- An 18-year-old FIU student was killed crossing a busy street near campus, highlighting the need for a pedestrian bridge.
- The planned bridge was meant to showcase FIU's expertise in accelerated bridge construction.
FIU Bridge Collapse
- The FIU bridge, designed by FIGG, was installed on March 10, 2018.
- Less than a week later, it collapsed, killing and injuring several people.
Casualties of the Collapse
- The bridge collapse killed five motorists and one construction worker, including Alexa Duran and Navarro Brown.
- Richard Humble, a friend of Duran's, survived but witnessed her death.