A teenage student from Krum ISD has died following a serious vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Denton, leaving the school district and surrounding community in mourning.
Denton police responded to the collision on FM 1173 eastbound near Interstate 35. Three teenagers were transported to a local hospital following the wreck.
One of the teenage boys involved in the crash succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The teenage girl who was driving the vehicle sustained serious injuries and remained hospitalized as of Wednesday evening. A second teenage girl was treated at the hospital and later released.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the crash. The investigation remains ongoing and no further details about the circumstances of the collision have been released by law enforcement.
Krum ISD issued a statement Wednesday expressing deep grief over the loss of one of its students. School officials confirmed counseling resources would be made available to students and staff in the days ahead as the community processes the tragedy.
The district asked community members to respect the privacy of the student’s family during what it described as an unimaginably difficult time. School administrators also emphasized their commitment to supporting everyone affected within the Krum ISD community.
Krum ISD serves students in Krum, a small city in Denton County located northwest of the city of Denton. The loss of a student in such sudden and tragic circumstances has sent shockwaves through what is a close-knit school community.
Crashes involving teenagers remain a serious concern across North Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for young people in the state each year.
FM 1173 is a frequently traveled rural highway corridor in Denton County that connects several communities to the Interstate 35 corridor. The stretch of road where the crash occurred is known for higher-speed traffic as drivers approach the interstate interchange.
Grief counselors are expected to be on hand at Krum ISD campuses in the coming days to assist students and staff who may be struggling with the loss. The district has not yet announced any formal memorial plans out of respect for the family’s wishes.
Denton police have not released the identities of those involved in the crash. The age and grade level of the deceased student have also not been publicly disclosed as investigators continue their work and the family is notified.
The community has been urged to keep the student’s family in their thoughts as the investigation into the cause of the deadly crash continues.
