DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — The family of a West Davidson student who died in a crash said their son will save lives through organ donation.
"Camden will be saving 7 or 8 kids' physical lives and no telling how many more lives they save with his organs. And now he will live on in these children he saves. My son is a warrior. He fought so hard," Justin Leonard, Camden Snow's father, shared on Facebook.
Troopers said the crash happened Monday around 5 p.m. on Broadway Road near Boones Cave Road. According to the crash report, 15-year-old Snow was driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone when his car hit a guy wire and then crashed into a tree. Troopers said another person was in the car with Snow. A cross now sits at the crash site.
Snow was taken to Baptist Medical Center for his injuries but died the following Wednesday.
Snow would have been a sophomore at West Davidson High School this year. He was also in the band. Davidson County Schools officials released a statement about his passing, saying counselors will be available to students in the coming days.
"We were saddened to learn of the tragic accident and of Camden's death. We know that beginning a new school year without Camden will be especially difficult for his friends at West Davidson. Counselors were available today for students who were members of the West Davidson Band with Camden, and we will continue to provide support for students as we begin the school year. We want to offer our most sincere condolences to Camden's family and friends as they face difficult days ahead," DCS officials said.
Snow's uncle, Chase Leonard, said he was a great kid, had a kind heart, and was a blessing.
"Camden was a great kid. He loved anything that had to do with outdoors. I loved to take him snowboarding, golfing, riding the motorcycles. He had the kindest heart. Every morning on his way out the door to catch the bus he’d as me if I wanted him to start my work truck for me. Anything asked of him he’d jump right to it and if he was told no he said okay and had no issues with that. I bought him a new hat every trip we went on together and I plan to carry on that tradition with him. Even though he has passed, he is with me every step of the way and I’m so glad to have been close enough to see him as my little brother. He will always hold the most special place in my heart. Such a blessing to have spent these years with him and may his soul forever Rest in Peace," said Leonard.
Snow's former band teacher Kendall Bertaux said he was a good kid, student, and musician.
"Camden was a good kid. He's always turning in his stuff on time. He would always have little one-liners during class, and that would make me and some of the students laugh as well," Bertaux said. "He was always very friendly, very open, and a really good saxophone player. He was an asset to our band program. He will definitely be missed."
Camden's father, Justin Leonard said, "Camden is a hero. In life and even after life. Camden was the best big brother and most well-mannered son."
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