American Idol Contestant Alexis Cohen Killed By Drunk Driver
American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen who was known for her infamous rant and bird flipping exit after her Idol audition, was struck and killed by a drunk driver this past weekend.
Twenty three year old Daniel Bark was charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene of a collision and the judge also charged him with aggravated manslaughter, death by auto and eluding. He is currently in the Ocean County jail in NJ and his bond was set at $185,000.
Cohen was struck early Saturday morning in Seaside Heights and was found at 4 am. Cohen was pronounced dead at the scene and the autopsy report showed she suffered chest, head and abdominal injuries.
US Magazine reported Barks lawyer:
"He's having an extremely difficult time mentally coming to terms with the fact that there's an allegation that he caused a death. My client is in a state of mind where he is going to be under suicide watch."
Alexis Cohen was a feisty gal, and full of life, and had a go for it attitude. She auditioned for the seventh and eighth season of Idol. She showed up for her audition, belted her song out and left in a blaze of glory, and wasn't afraid to tell snot-nosed Simon Cowell how she felt, and I am glad she did. Someone needs to bitch slap that boy every once in a while. You can watch her famous exit on the above YouTube video.
It saddened me when I watched her background story and her audition on American Idol. She lived in a ONE ROOM apartment with her Mom and they were extremely close. They didn't have much, but they had each other. Her Mom must be beside herself with grief. Although Alexis never reached her dream of becoming a star, I am sure in her Mother's eye she will always be her star. RIP Alexis.
