Ryan Christopher Washburn, 18, and Carson Nolan Thomas, 16, both killed after car leaves New Castle Road, overturns near Morris, AL
2 killed in Thursday evening car crash near Morris(link is external)
Two people are dead following a Thursday evening single car crash near Morris, police said.
2 killed in Thursday evening car crash near Morris(link is external)
The preliminary investigation indicates the car left the road, the driver over corrected and lost control, causing it to overturn.
Update: Two teens who were killed in Thursday-night crash are identified(link is external)
Numerous reports from social media indicate the victims were students at Mortimer Jordan High School, though that has not been independently verified.
Mortimer Jordan High graduate and rising junior killed in Thursday's crash near Morris (updates)(link is external)
Another occupant, who suffered only minor injuries, was found outside the car by first responders.
Community mourning loss of teens killed in Morris crash(link is external)
"We're a very close-knit community and anytime something happens, especially with a young person, people bond together," principal Craig Kanaday says. "And our churches last night opened the doors for kids to come and to talk and discuss, and have counseling and prayer. There were many kids that were there at the scene."
It was about 6:30 p.m. when an SUV driving on New Castle Road started to veer off of the roadway. That's when investigators believe the driver overcorrected, causing the car to depart the roadway and roll over. Responders found two people dead in the car, and have identified them as Ryan Christopher Washburn,18, and Carson Nolan Thomas, 16, though did not make it clear who was driving. A third victim was ejected from the vehicle during the crash, but they only sustained minor injuries.
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