Mariah was in an accident and lost her life because

Mariah was a vibrant 18 years old girl, when she lost her life in an accident while she was texting during the drive.

Mariah died at the young age of 18. She was going to graduate the next day from her high school. She was on her way to a league baseball game. She was replying back to a text message she received from the team member who had invited her.