CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — A crash near a high school left two students dead and one other injured in Cleveland County.
The crash happened just in front of Burns High School on Falls Street in Lawndale on Wednesday around 3 p.m. Investigators told WCNC Charlotte that two students were killed in the crash while a third student was injured. All three students attended Burns High School, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
A Ford Focus failed to yield when turning left and was struck by a Ford F-450. None of the people in the Ford F-450 were injured.
The driver of the Ford Focus, 17-year-old Dequavius Hopper, and the rear passenger, 14-year-old Jaelyn Abraham, died in the crash. The front passenger in the Ford Focus is in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
"We are deeply saddened to share about the accident at Burns High School," Cleveland County Schools said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to their families, friends, and all who loved them."
Administrators said counselors will be on the campus starting on Thursday for any students who need support.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation into the crash. No charges will be filed in the crash.