Safety advocates have renewed calls for improved highway measures, such as better lighting and additional guardrails, to prevent future accidents. They hope that by addressing these concerns, other families may be spared the pain that Johnson’s loved ones are now enduring.

As Albany continues to mourn, those closest to Cepelynn Johnson say they will remember her for her laughter, her strength, and her unwavering kindness. Her sudden passing has left an emptiness that words cannot fill, but her spirit — vibrant and full of life — will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her.