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Surgeon at First Coast No More Homeless Pets dies in motorcycle crash

"She touched so many animals -- and people -- with her work and her passion for our mission," the organization said.
Credit: Facebook/Brandon Scott

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast No More Homeless Pets and others have identified the woman reportedly killed in a crash in St. Johns County on Monday night.

"It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Brienne LeMay last night in a tragic accident," said First Coast No More Homeless Pets on Facebook. "Dr. LeMay, 37, was a valued member of our team and an important part of the FCNMHP family for the past 5 years..."

The organization, who aims to make veterinary care affordable for the community, says LeMay was the head of their surgery department.

"She touched so many animals -- and people -- with her work and her passion for our mission," the organization said. "Words cannot express our grief at this time."

Authorities have not yet confirmed if she is the 37-year-old woman who was killed on Monday night while driving her motorcycle on I-95, just north of State Road 16. 

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"M dear BFF was involved in an accident last night. words cannot express my hurt right now my kitty," posted Brandin Scott on Facebook. "...She was about to be a licensed pilot and she deserved it because she was amazing and dedicated to whatever she undertook. She was a veterinarian surgeon and she helped so many animal's lives and she loved them. She saved a lot of kitties, thus her nickname. I loved this woman with all my heart and she truly brightened up my life...."

Scott is hosting a memorial ride for her this Sunday. For more details click here.

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