By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor

Former ACU student Ugochucwu Anyanwu died in a car accident Saturday. He was 22.

Anyanwu, known as Emmanuel, was driving a sports utility vehicle on North First Street when he was struck from behind. He was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from the vehicle, said Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life.

Jamie Cromwell, senior chemistry major from Pinehurst, was driving the other vehicle involved in the accident.

Although she was treated at Hendrick Medical Center, Cromwell is doing fine, Barnard said.

“She is doing fine physically, but she is hurting otherwise,” Barnard said in an e-mail. “I believe her to be a person of strong faith, with a very loving and caring mother. Many of her friends are surrounding her in prayer.”

Anyanwu was originally from Nigeria and attended ACU for one semester in the spring of 2001. At the time of his death he was a student at McMurry University and the Abilene Shelton School of Nursing, said ACU Director of Public Relations, Wendy Kilmer in an e-mail. His wife and her children survive him, Barnard said.

Anyanwu’s family from Nigeria should arrive in Abilene this week, Barnard said. His friends from ACU and International Students Association will plan a memorial service in coordination with the Campus Life Office.