Salve Regina University Outfielder Drew Ceppetelli Passes Away Following Car Accident

Drew Ceppetelli, an outfielder for Division III Salve Regina University, has passed away after a motor vehicle accident.

Ceppetelli was 21 years old.

The accident happened on the wee hours of Thanksgiving morning in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. According to news reports, a vehicle in which Ceppetelli was a passenger left the road while in a traffic circle and rolled over several times. Six people were injured in the accident and taken to the hospital.

Ceppetelli, a native of nearby Barrington, New Hampshire, passed away at the hospital several hours later.

On Twitter on Friday morning, the Salve Regina softball program remembered Ceppetelli:

“With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Drew Ceppetelli. Her infectious smile made everyone around her light up. Our program is better because of Drew and we hope we will continue to make her proud. We love you Drew, give Frankie a big hug for us. Fly high lucky seven.”

An outfielder who would have entered her true senior season in 2023, Ceppetelli recorded a .336 batting average during the 2022 season, along with seven RBIs and eighteen runs scored.