1 Wayne County middle school student dies in car accident

Five Norwegian high school and middle school students were involved in a car accident Friday evening that left one middle school student dead, according to Kevin Leatherman, local school principal in Norway.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Wooster Post said the crash occurred on Caanan Center Road and confirmed there was one fatality.

Leatherman announced the cancellation of Friday night's homecoming football game against Chippewa High School due to the tragic incident.

“Please keep all of our students and families in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn this loss,” Leatherman said.

The Village of Creston Police Department shared the superintendent's message in a Facebook post and expressed their condolences for the students.

“Creston Police Department officers’ thoughts and prayers are with the families involved in this terribly tragic incident,” the department said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, families and the entire Norwegian community during this very difficult time.”

Later Friday evening, Norwayne High School announced in a post on

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