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Ohio Teacher Tragically Dies Saving Son from Carjacker

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Alexa Stakely, an Ohio speech-language pathologist, died heroically while saving her son from a carjacker. The thief fled, leaving Stakely fatally injured.

Quick Read Points:

  1. Alexa Stakely, a 29-year-old Ohio teacher, died saving her son from a carjacker.
  2. Stakely threw herself onto her Honda CR-V to stop the thief, sustaining fatal injuries.
  3. The suspect fled on foot and remains at large.
  4. Stakely’s six-year-old son was found safe, still sleeping in the car.
  5. The community mourns Stakely, a dedicated speech-language therapist, as police seek information on the carjacker.

Ohio, Bollywood Fever: An Ohio teacher, Alexa Stakely, heroically lost her life while saving her six-year-old son from a carjacker. The 29-year-old speech-language pathologist threw herself onto the hood of her Honda CR-V as the thief sped away, ultimately sustaining fatal injuries.

Ohio Teacher Tragically Dies Saving Son from Carjacker

The tragic incident occurred when Stakely had loaded her sleeping son into the car and ran back to the babysitter’s apartment to retrieve something. During her brief absence, the carjacker jumped into the vehicle, which was left running, and attempted to drive away, as reported by WSYX. Stakely chased after the car and, in a desperate bid to stop the thief, threw herself onto the moving vehicle.

The suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, eluding capture. Police arrived to find the car parked with the child still asleep inside.

Columbus Division of Police officers responded to the incident at the White Oak Park Condominiums, north of Canal Winchester in southeast Columbus, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers found Stakely critically injured. She was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Ohio Teacher Tragically Dies Saving Son from Carjacker

Stakely was a beloved speech-language therapist at Winchester Trail Elementary in Canal Winchester Schools, where she was affectionately known as “Ms. Alexa” by her students. The district posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, highlighting her dedication and the heroic circumstances of her death.

“Ms. Stakely’s family shared that she died heroically while trying to save her 6-year-old son during a carjacking. Thankfully, her son was not injured and is now with family. Please keep Alexa’s son, family, and friends in your prayers during this difficult time,”.

the district wrote in the post

The comments section of the post was filled with emotional tributes from parents and colleagues, who shared how Stakely had positively impacted their lives. 

“She poured into all three of my younger boys and is a huge reason for my youngest two having such clear speech today. She will be deeply missed.” 

One parent wrote

“This is absolutely devastating and heartbreaking. My son adored her the last 2 years, seeing her almost every day at school. She was an amazing speech pathologist and person and helped my son so much. Sending prayers upon prayers for her son and family.”

Another parent expressed

Authorities are urging anyone with information or surveillance footage related to the incident to come forward as the search for the suspect continues.


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