Four students from Buffalo Grove High School in Wheeling, Illinois, lost their lives in a car crash on Tuesday night. The accident occurred at Dundee Road and Schoenbeck Road, in which the vehicle carrying the teenagers collided with two other cars. The police have reported that the driver of the car that was carrying the teenagers was speeding and ran a red light. The incident resulted in the death of Richard De-Ita, 18, Kevin R. Hernandez-Teran, 17, Ricky Barcenas, 17, and Jesus Rodriguez, 16, who were in the car together. The teenagers went to Wheeling High School and Wheeling’s Vanguard School. Three other teenagers, whose conditions are unknown, were taken to the hospital. The police are urging eyewitnesses to contact the police department if they have any information about the accident.
The families of the victims have started three separate GoFundMe campaigns for funeral expenses, and one campaign has a goal of raising $30,000 for each victim. Buffalo Grove High School will provide grief counseling to students and parents affected by the tragedy. The student who remains hospitalized has not been named.
The accident involved three cars, and seven people including the four students who lost their lives were taken to the hospital. Eyewitnesses have been urged to come forward with any information they have regarding the crash. The Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction unit of the Northwest Suburban Major Case Assistance Team and the Wheeling Police Crash investigators are investigating the cause of the accident.
In the wake of the accident, Wheeling High School canceled its classes on Wednesday, while the Vanguard School, which serves students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities, remained open. The entire community is in shock and mourning. A small group of mourners has already left flowers and candles near the crash site to pay their respects to the teenage students who lost their lives.
The tragic accident is a somber reminder of the risks associated with speeding and being reckless. Losses of young people’s lives are not only devastating to families but to schools, small communities, and society as a whole. It is essential for drivers to always observe traffic rules and be attentive while driving on the roads.
In the meantime, the families of the four victims will be going through a difficult and heartbreaking time. The community’s support and kindness towards the affected families are imperative during this tragic time.
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