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Three high school students from E.E.
Smith High School died and another person was seriously hurt Wednesday night in a crash in Fayetteville.
According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the crash happened around 7:22 p.m. on Rosehill Road. Police did not identify the teenagers but said the car they were in crashed into a telephone pole.
Police said a fourth person was airlifted to UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill with serious injuries.
Cumberland County Schools on Thursday released the following statement:
“Our
thoughts and prayers are with their families, loved ones and the entire E.E.
Smith Golden Bulls community during this difficult time.
The top priority of the E.E. Smith High School administration is to provide
support to students, faculty and staff as they process this tragedy. The
district’s Student Services team will be on-site today to offer counseling and
emotional support.
Out of respect for the families of those impacted and the school community,
many of whom are still receiving this news, we are not releasing additional
details at this time. This morning, there are no interview opportunities with
the school administration as their focus remains on supporting students and
staff.”
Police closed Rosehill Road between Ramsey Street and Country Club Road while they investigated the crash, which police say is ongoing.
A WRAL photojournalist at the scene said dozens of people were trying to get to the crash site.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to
contact Officer C. Lewis at 910-818-1872. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Fayetteville / Cumberland
County Crime Stoppers by calling 910-483-TIPS (8477).
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