CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- A vigil was held in Camden, New Jersey, on Wednesday to honor a young singer who was killed last month by an alleged drunk driver in Missouri.

Esiyah Dixon-Waheed, 26, was known for her powerful voice and traveled the country sharing her talent.

"She was like a light to everybody, and it didn't matter if she was from Camden, New Jersey," said her mother, Mahasin Waheed-Parker.

Dixon-Waheed died from severe injuries sustained in a head-on collision in Ralls County, Missouri, on July 24.

According to court documents, 61-year-old William Strausbaugh was allegedly drunk and driving the wrong way when he caused the crash.

Three others in the vehicle with Dixon-Waheed were injured.

Prosecutors have charged Strausbaugh with multiple counts, including driving while in

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