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2 Mattawan High School Students Killed, 3 Others Critically Injured in Crash
Authorities say the vehicle carried five students, and investigators have not determined why it left the road and struck a tree.
- Early Sunday, Oct. 18, a single-vehicle crash in Texas Township killed two Mattawan High School students and injured three others when the vehicle struck a tree, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff says.
- Around 3:20 a.m., the vehicle carrying five students was traveling west on West R Avenue near South 2nd Street when it left the roadway. Authorities have not determined why the vehicle left the road.
- Deputies confirmed a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old died at the scene. Three other students—ages 15, 16, and 17—were hospitalized; two remained in critical but stable condition and one in very critical condition.
- Mattawan Public School Superintendent Randy Fleenor stated, "It is with profound sadness that I share news of an accident involving five Mattawan High School students that occurred this morning." Classes were held the day after the crash.
- Michigan State Police, Texas Township Fire Department, and Life EMS assisted at the scene. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff at 383-8784.
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