4 High Schoolers Dead After SUV Crashes into Tree

Four High School Students tragically lost their lives after an SUV collided with a tree in West Marin, California. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Friday, April 18th, leaving the community of San Anselmo devastated. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a report of a solo-vehicle crash on San Geronimo Valley Road, where they discovered a Volkswagen SUV carrying six teenagers.

The vehicle had veered off the roadway and struck a tree, resulting in major injuries to all six occupants who were between the ages of 14 and 16. Tragically, three students were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth succumbed to their injuries after being transported to a local hospital. The driver and another passenger are currently in critical condition, battling for their lives. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, as authorities work to determine what led to this devastating accident.

CHP Marin Area Commander, Capt. Amy Newton, expressed deepest condolences to the families, friends, and classmates of the young students who tragically lost their lives in the crash. The entire community is mourning this profound loss, and the CHP is committed to thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Principal Jacob Gran identified the victims as Olive Koren, Josalynn Osborn, Sienna Katz, and Ada Kepley, all students at Archie Williams High School. In a note to the community, Gran shared the heartbreaking news and extended support to those affected.

Superintendent Tara Taupier of the Tamalpais Union High School District also addressed the incident, informing families of the devastating loss of four students, with two others in critical condition. The district is working to provide grief and counseling support to students and staff during this difficult time. A vigil was held to honor the victims at Fairfax Central Field, where community members came together to pay their respects, holding candles and laying flowers in remembrance.

Friends and family of the victims have started GoFundMe campaigns to support the families of Ada Kepley, Olive Koren, and Josalynn Osborn. These campaigns share heartfelt memories of the students, describing them as bright, kind-hearted individuals who touched the lives of those around them. The outpouring of support from the community highlights the impact these students had and the deep sense of loss now felt by all who knew them.

As the investigation into the crash continues, the community remains united in grief, leaning on each other for support during this tragic time. The memories of Olive Koren, Josalynn Osborn, Sienna Katz, and Ada Kepley will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them. The resilience and strength of the community shine through as they come together to mourn the loss of these young lives and support one another through this challenging period.