A tragic incident occurred on a U.S. highway when a woman lost her life in a head-on collision shortly after updating her status and posting selfies on Facebook.

Courtney Sanford, 32, posted on her Facebook page at 8:33 a.m. on Thursday, sharing, “The happy song makes me so HAPPY.” Just a minute later, at 8:34 a.m., police were alerted to a crash.

According to authorities, Ms. Sanford was driving alone when her car crossed the center median, collided with a recycling truck, and caught fire, causing the other vehicle to be forced off the road.

At the time of the accident, she was traveling on Interstate 85 in North Carolina on her way to work. Police stated that there were no signs that speed, drugs, or alcohol contributed to the crash.

It wasn’t until this past weekend that the Facebook link was made public, after Ms. Sanford’s acquaintances informed the police that several of her online posts appeared to have been made around the same time as the accident.

Lieutenant Chris Weisner, a spokesman for the High Point Police Department, described the collision as a tragic but powerful example of the dangers of texting while driving, according to WGHP TV station.

Lt. Weisner explained that Ms. Sanford had been taking selfies on the highway, as revealed by her social media accounts, and had sent a status update just moments before the crash.

“In just a few seconds, a life was lost because she wanted to share her happiness with some friends. It’s really not worth it,” he said.

“Though it’s a heartbreaking situation, it serves as a stark reminder for everyone—you need to stay focused when you’re behind the wheel.”

The police identified the truck driver as 73-year-old John Wallace Thompson, who was unharmed in the incident.

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