Overview

• Alicia Leonardi, 42, was killed on June 2 near Newfields Road in Exeter after she and her ex-boyfriend tried to pull his unleashed dog, Jackson, off the tracks
• Her ex-boyfriend suffered minor injuries in the collision and Jackson emerged unharmed
• Exeter police say the investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing as of June 6, 2025
• Leonardi’s mother, Cathleen Collis, remembered her daughter as “very happy, smiling” and said her deep affection for Jackson inspired her actions
• Local residents and relatives have gathered to honor Leonardi’s sacrifice and to raise awareness about railway safety