3 Spotsylvania High School Seniors Killed In Car Crash: Sheriff

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — Three high school seniors died Friday in a late-night car crash in Spotsylvania County, according to authorities.

The crash occurred around 11:45 p.m. in the 5300 block of Lewiston Road, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.

Upon arrival, deputies located a single vehicle involved in the crash with three occupants inside. All three were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

The three victims — an 18-year-old and two 17-year-olds — were all seniors at Spotsylvania High School set to graduate in the coming months, according to the sheriff's office.

After additional investigation, authorities determined the car, a 2002 Mercedes coupe, left the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Speed likely contributed to the crash, authorities said.

The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit.

"The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the entire school community affected by this tragic loss," authorities said in a statement. "The loss of three young lives with such promising futures is a profound tragedy for all of Spotsylvania County."

Anyone with additional information about the crash should submit tips by phone at 800-928-5822 or online at www.spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org.