'My guardian angel now': Waukesha teens remember Megan Voss, killed in suspected drunk driving crash

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- 17-year-old Megan Voss was described by family and friends as a young woman of faith who tried to help everyone she met.

The Waukesha teen was identified as the victim that was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash Monday night, Dec. 30.

The person suspected of driving drunk and causing the crash is expected to be charged Thursday.

Voss's friend Trianna Wenzel told us, "She was my rock. She was everything in a best friend you could ask for."

Flowers and balloons were left at the crash site Tuesday, joining the shattered glass that remained from the night before.

As Voss’s friends cope with her shocking death, they’re sharing memories of what they call one of the best people they knew.

Wenzel said, "She was everyone's sunshine and my guardian angel now."

But the emotional pain was still setting in, 24 hours after Voss died from injuries suffered in a three-vehicle crash at Sunset and Guthrie in Waukesha.

A cross now stands at that site, honoring Megan, and her faith.

Her friend Logan Wisialowski told us, "I like the way she spreads the word of God, too. That's something I appreciate."

Voss was described as wonderful and beautiful, with the biggest smile. The Waukesha West honors student had a 4.0 GPA and planned to pursue a nursing degree at a Christian college in Arizona.

Friends like Ian Williamson said she had a smile for everyone, adding she was in a "Bunch of clubs, was friends with everyone across the district. Met everyone. Nice to everyone."

And her circle of influence spread wide over the years.

Dolan Plautz called Voss "Really a foundation of the community at school, I think."

In a message sent to us, Megan's cheerleading coaches said she "Came to every practice with a smile on her face and the most positive attitude. No matter the day, she made everyone feel better."

This is at least the third death the Waukesha West community has had to deal with this year.

Voss's friend Matthew Duhn said, "She was there for me, just kind of comforting me."

Megan and her faith helped classmates cope with the previous losses.

Williamson explained, "She came to the honor walk with me. I was truly heartbroken when I heard the news that she has passed."

Now she leaves behind a huge hole.

Wisialowski told us, "I have her in my government class. And I don't know how it will be. I feel like it's going to be really quiet."

Megan's dog Bleu was paralyzed in the crash. An update Tuesday said Bleu was in too much pain and had to be put down.

In addition to the pain and grief that Megan's friends and family will have to cope with, the legal process will have to play out. And that could take a while.

Waukesha Police believe a 19-year-old driver was drunk when they blew a stop sign and hit Megan's vehicle and another.

They have not revealed the suspect's identity. They expect that person to be charged Thursday with homicide and intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, among other charges.

In the meantime, Megan's friends are left remembering the best of her.

Wenzel said, "Megan was the ray of sunshine of everyone's life here at West. And she'll be living forever in our hearts and our mind."

At the makeshift memorial, a man stood silently off to the side. He told us he did not know Megan Voss but came to say a silent prayer because his daughter was killed in a crash 10 years ago.

He said it does not get easier for the families.