India, Aug. 15 -- Sreeja Varma, a student from Hyderabad, was tragically killed in an accident in Illinois. The incident took place on August 11, when a truck hit her from behind.

She was headed to dinner at the time, and was rushed to Carle Hospital, which was nearby. However, doctors were unable to resuscitate her, and she succumbed to severe internal injuries which had affected her critically.

The 24-year-old was a MS graduate pursuing studies, looking towards a 'bright future' in Champaign, Illinois, as per the GoFundMe page started to support her family after the accident.

"We are deeply saddened to share the devastating news of the tragic passing of Sreeja Varma," the page says. It notes how her untimely demise has left her paren...