TWO STUDENTS KILLED, THREE INJURED IN TEXAS TOWNSHIP CRASH
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two Mattawan High School students died, and three others were critically injured in a crash early Sunday morning, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
At approximately 3:20 a.m., a vehicle carrying five students was traveling west on W. R Avenue near S. 2nd Street when it veered off the road and struck a tree. Two students, aged 15 and 16, were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Three other students were transported to the hospital; one is in very critical condition, while two others, both 16 and 17 years old, are in critical but stable condition. The families of the deceased have been notified.
“The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the students who lost their lives,” the office stated.
Emergency services from the Michigan State Police, Texas Township Fire Department, and Life EMS responded to the incident.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office at 269-383-8774.