UPDATE: March 23 at 4 p.m.
Great Crossing High School Principal Joy Lusby has released a statement following the death of 16-year-old Case Wilson, who died as a result of a Sunday morning collision in Scott County.
"Great Crossing Families,
I am writing to share sad news. Over the weekend GCHS sophomore Case Wilson had a car accident and passed away. Case was a great student and a member of our baseball team. Teachers spoke to students at GCHS today and members of the Scott County Schools crisis response team were on hand to help students and staff as needed.
We also provided information about a crisis help line and wanted to make parents aware of this situation so that you can check in with your children. Please contact our school if we can help in any way. To access the Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 to connect with a counselor.
Please join me in keeping the family in your thoughts at this difficult time."
Wilson's family has also started a GoFundMe. Find that link here.
Original Story:
The Scott County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a 16-year-old died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle collision on Newtown Pike between U.S. 460 and Old Oxford Road.
According to the Scott County Sheriff's Office, upon arrival, deputies determined that more units would need to respond due to the severity of the victim's injuries.
The sheriff's office says that the teen, who was driving a 2017 Infiniti northbound on Newtown Pike, exited the roadway and struck a tree. The sheriff's office reports that the vehicle caught on fire after the collision. The reason the driver left the roadway is still under investigation.
According to the sheriff's office, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene by the Scott County Coroner's Office.
The Great Crossing Warhawks Baseball program has identified the teen killed in the crash as 16-year-old Case Wilson.
Below is the full Facebook post:
