Yukon High School Student Dies In Car Crash

Yukon Public Schools is mourning the loss of one of its students Friday. YPS released a statement concerning a car accident involving two of its high school students.

According to the statement, the two were on their way to school for band practice when the accident occurred. One student died of injuries sustained in the crash.

“Yukon has lost a leader in the school and band programs, every student involved with the band organization is saddened by his lost but are better for having known him. Words cannot express the feelings of compassion for the family and on behalf of his classmates and our district this evening as we offer our prayers and condolences to this wonderful family.”

At this time, the details of the accident nor the names of the students involved have been released.