Crime & Safety
Cobb School Senior Dies In Car Crash Going Home From School
She'll be remembered as "very creative, loving, thoughtful, and as someone who always made herself available to others."
KENNESAW, GA — North Cobb Christian School students and families are mourning the death of senior Kathleen Sutz, who died Monday in a car accident on her way home from school, according to reports.
Principal Megan Strange said in an email to the school's families “Our entire faculty, along with our student life and counseling staff, are available during this time and throughout the days ahead."
Fox5 reported the Georgia State Patrol as saying they believe Kathleen drove off the roadway and hit a tree, causing the car to eventually catch on fire.
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Students gathered Tuesday morning to pray together, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Sutz family and our NCCS family during this difficult time. “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
— North Cobb Christian (@NCCSEagles) February 6, 2018
The school's Student Section Twitter page offered support, coining the hashtag "SutzStrong."
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Today the North Cobb Christian family has heavy hearts as we suffer the loss of senior girl Kathleen Sutz.. She passed away in a car accident going home from school today. Please keep the Sutz family in your prayers as they go through this hard time.. #sutzstrong pic.twitter.com/FyqNKBk8tq
— NCC Student Section’ 18 (@Nccssection) February 6, 2018
Strange said she spoke with Kathleen's father, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, in an email to school families. The grieving father said "Kathleen is with Jesus."
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