School district confirms: Collinsville High School student killed in accident

A 16-year-old student at Collinsville High School was killed in a traffic accident shortly before midnight on Saturday.

Dr. Jeremy Hogan, superintendent of Collinsville Public Schools, confirmed that the 16-year-old boy was a high school student and said counselors will be available to students and staff on Monday.

Dear Cardinal Family, It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of a tragic accident that took the life of one of our high school students last night. Additionally, members of our community and another student were injured in the accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families involved and all members of the school community who have been personally impacted by this crisis. During this difficult time, counselors will be available Monday morning to provide support to our students and staff as they navigate this difficult situation.

Further updates will be announced in due course.

With our deepest condolences, Dr. Jeremy Hogan

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 11:39 p.m. at the intersection of North Sheridan Road and E. 136th St. N., about a mile southwest of Collinsville High School.

According to OHP, the teen was driving west on East 136th Street when he failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a car traveling north on Sheridan with four occupants.

The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old woman, and an 11-year-old passenger were trapped in the vehicle for about 20 minutes, OHP said. Rescue workers had to free them using rescue equipment.

The woman and a 43-year-old man in the car were taken to hospital in critical condition.

The last passenger, a 1-year-old, was examined and not hospitalized. The 11-year-old is in good condition but has leg injuries, authorities say.

Medical staff declared the 16-year-old dead on the scene.

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