California Highway 17 Crash Photo Stirs Debate

The photo, taken by Santa Cruz Sentinel intern photographer Nick Lovejoy, shows a Santa Cruz firefighter carrying the body of Alexis Marini, who died after a big rig plowed into the back of her family's car. Some say they're appalled by the photo, while others say it shows love, caring and respect.
July 18, 2003
The photo, taken by Santa Cruz Sentinel intern photographer Nick Lovejoy, shows a Santa Cruz firefighter carrying the body of Alexis Marini, who died after a big rig plowed into the back of her family's car. Some say they're appalled by the photo, while others say it shows love, caring and respect.
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