Eastern Randolph High student involved in serious accident

The Eastern Randolph High School community is in mourning after a fatal car crash. The Randolph County School District said four students were involved in a serious fatal car crash Thursday evening. The North Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash occurred on Kildee Church Road near Parks Crossroads Church Road in Randolph County. According to police, a 17-year-old was driving westbound on Kildee Church Road when he left the road. According to police, the driver overcorrected and got back on the road before leaving the road again. The car then struck a tree and caught fire. According to police, a 15-year-old boy from Ramseur who was riding in the car died at the scene. A 17-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown by helicopter to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Two other teens suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospitals. Top StoriesRowan County man hides $2 million scratch-off ticket in microwave to protect it from dogs, lottery officials sayMissing Wilkes County boy found dead, emergency services say35-year-old found dead in car near East Surry High School, investigation ongoing, Pilot Mountain police sayGet the latest interesting news by clicking hereRandolph County Schools Superintendent Stephen Gainey said the students and their families are in their thoughts and prayers. “These students are very special members of the Eastern Randolph High School student body and the Randolph County school system. The administration will keep these students and their families in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” Gainey said. Additional counselors will be on the Eastern Randolph High campus to support students and staff. School officials said they will also have additional counselors available for students and staff at the school next week. Monday marks the start of the new school year for Randolph County students. Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. The North Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash remains under investigation. Officials still need to review more evidence following the crash and are expected to release more details.