Catsouras was killed on impact by decapitation. Toxicological tests revealed traces of cocaine in Catsouras's body, but no alcohol. [1] Catsouras was later buried in the Pacific View Memorial Park in the Corona del Mar neighborhood of Newport Beach, in Orange County, California. [3][4] Nikki Catsouras , 18, died in a horrific car crash in 2006 when her head was decapitated. Her parents suffered the trauma of seeing the photos of her accident on the internet, and sued the California Highway Patrol for leaking them. On the evening of October 30, 2006, Nikki Catsouras succumbed once again to cocaine use, setting the stage for the tragic events that followed. The untimely death of Nikki Catsouras at the age of 18 shocked her family, friends, and the entire community. Her tragic car accident on October 31, 2006, was not only a heartbreaking event but also one that would lead to further devastation due to the unauthorized sharing of her death photographs....
