4 die in fatal Marion County car crash, 1 injured – WDEF

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- 4 younger individuals died in a automotive crash early this morning together with the driving force, 20-year-old Johnathan Allen. The opposite deceased passengers had been, 22-year-old Jayven Martin and 20-year-old Sayveon Martin, and a 16 yr outdated juvenile. A fifth individual is within the hospital injured.

In keeping with Tennessee Freeway Patrol the accident occurred across the 11 mile marker of South Pittsburg Mountain Street.

“I want there was some sort of magic potion so you possibly can, like pixie mud, sprinkle it on any person and convey them again,” mentioned Ashley Mayfield.

A Candle Gentle Vigil was held, on the South Pittsburg Soccer area, to honor their reminiscences.

“All 4 of the younger males, who handed away, had been members of our soccer staff so this was a becoming place to have a candlelight vigil for them,” mentioned Principal Paige Hill

“He beloved to be right here. He beloved to be below the lights. His grandmother handed away in 2020 and he performed for her,” mentioned Mayfield.

Hundred of individuals got here out, to the vigil, to recollect these lives misplaced. What they known as true neighborhood assist.

They mentioned they had been overtaken by feelings, with so many individuals strolling into the stadium to honor these impacted.

“There are simply no phrases, for this, for a neighborhood. We’re a close-knit neighborhood and that is very devastating to all of us as a result of all of us know these youngsters,” mentioned Hill.

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4 younger individuals have died following a crash on South Pittsburg Mountain Rd early Saturday Morning in response to Tennessee Freeway Patrol.

In keeping with Tennessee Freeway Patrol the accident occurred across the 11 mile marker of South Pittsburg Mountain Street.

There can be a Vigil Saturday evening at 7:00.

SPHS posted “There can be a candlelight vigil at Beene Stadium at 7:00 pm tonight. Everyone seems to be invited to attend. Thanks for the outpouring of affection proven as we speak and within the days to come back. Please preserve these households in your prayers. In case you are a minister, counselor, or healthcare employee, we might respect in the event you might be there. Our neighborhood wants you. We’re simply devastated.”

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