The former actress died on the scene and the man drove himself to the hospital.
She was a really bright burning light."
Instead, the lead role went to Quvenzhane Wallis.
Alexander’s mother, Shelly Alexander, also spoke of her daughter’s raw talent and passion.
“She brought life to everything,” Shelly said on Tuesday.
“Jonshel was feisty, jazzy, spoiled.
It was her way or no way.
Jonshel was like, ‘It’s going to be me.’
She was like, ‘I’m going to be in this movie.’
[The filmmakers] fell in love with Jonshel.”
