The accident occurred on the evening of Monday, April 21, around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 98 near Panama City.

The SUV the students were riding in collided with a tractor-trailer that was executing a U-turn, causing the vehicle to veer off the road, cross the median, and crash into a wooded area.

The victims, all 18 years old, have been identified as Jimmy McIntosh, Hannah Wasserman, and Maisey O’Donnell. McIntosh and Wasserman were pronounced d3ad at the scene.

O’Donnell was taken to Bay Medical Center, where she later di.ed from her injuries. A fourth student, whose identity has not been made public, remains in critical condition.

McIntosh, who was behind the wheel, had been wearing his seatbelt. Authorities are still determining whether the other passengers were wearing theirs. The 19-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer and their passenger were unharmed.

The devastating news was confirmed by Laurie Hunter, Superintendent of the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District.

In a statement, she expressed deep gratitude for the community’s support during this difficult time, emphasizing the importance of allowing space for mourning while respecting the families’ wishes. Continues…