Basketball tournament honoring teens killed in crash raises over $10,000.

By Accident Newswire Staff
🗓 Published: March 29, 2026 12:02 PM (4 months ago)

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — The third annual Rapids Forever Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament took place Friday afternoon at James River High School, honoring two students killed in a crash in 2023.

Nick Booth and Will Hammitt, seniors at James River, died in the incident. Since then, their families have advocated for safe driving and organized this tournament to raise funds for scholarships in their names.

The event raised over $10,000, enabling the families to award two $5,000 scholarships at the end of the school year. According to organizers, the tournament has become a key community effort to prevent future tragedies.

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