ATHENS, Tennessee — McMinn County High School said two students died after a car crash Tuesday evening.
According to the school, four students in total were involved in the crash. The school asked for thoughts and prayers for the students and families impacted by the crash.
According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a car driving north on County Road 750 went off the right shoulder near County Road 655 and overcorrected when getting back onto the road, crashing into a pickup truck that had stopped on the southbound side.
The crash report said two teens sitting in the back seat were thrown out of the vehicle. The 17-year-old driver of the car and another teen were also injured in the crash.
THP said the 56-year-old driver of the truck was not hurt.
McMinn County High School said more details of the arrangement will be shared as they become available. The school offered counseling services for any students and staff members who need it in the new conference room.
The school asked students to check in at the front office as they arrive on campus.
