A CMS student died and two local students in the hospital in Asheville after a crash on Sunday morning.
Charlotte Catholic posted on social media that two juniors at the school are in the ICU in Asheville after a car accident. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed to Channel 9 that two people died in the crash.
16-year-old Sophie Gordon, of Charlotte, and Robert Fox, of Wilmette, Illinois died in the crash.
Gordon was a junior at Myers Park, the school said on Sunday.
“We are deeply saddened to inform you that Sophie Gordon, a Junior at MPHS, was one of the passengers who died,” the statement read. “We are praying for Sophie’s family & friends during this very difficult time.”
One of our Myers Park Mustangs was in a car accident on Saturday night in Asheville, NC. We are deeply saddened to inform you that Sophie Gordon, a Junior at MPHS, was one of the passengers who died. We are praying for Sophie’s family & friends during this very difficult time. pic.twitter.com/uLKSqAMjbu
— Myers Park High (@MyersParkHS) April 7, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation alerted Channel 9 to a crash on I-40 near Asheville around 3 a.m. on Sunday, saying the roadway would be closed until 10 a.m. NCSHP says the crash happened around 11:30 p.m.
A 2015 Volvo passenger car was traveling east on I-40 when the driver attempted to take an exit. The vehicle was traveling too fast and lost control, ran off the left side of the road and hit a tree, according to troopers.
Six teens were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Two were killed, two were transported to a local hospital in critical condition, and the driver and an additional passenger were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Troopers say charges haven’t been filed at this time.
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Charlotte Catholic students organized a prayer service Sunday night to pray for the two CCHS juniors involved in the crash.
Prayers needed right now please. Charlotte Catholic Juniors: Abby Lyn Robinson and Isabella Tarantelli are currently in ICU at Mission Hospital in Asheville after a serious car accident. Please pray and share and pray again!
— Charlotte Catholic (@CCHSCougarNews) April 7, 2024
Myers Park said they’ll have a crisis response team available on Monday for students who need emotional support after this tragedy. Counselors will be highly visible throughout the building as well.
This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.
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