Michigan crash kills two teenagers and leaves three others injured
A crash involving five Mattawan High School students in rural Michigan killed 15-year-old Jordyn Bigham and the 16-year-old driver. Jordyn’s sister Jada, 16, and three other teenagers were injured, leaving families and the local community grieving and awaiting updates as investigators examine what caused the car to leave the road.
The vehicle struck a tree on West R Avenue in Texas Township shortly after 3.20am on Sunday and then caught fire. Jada was reported in stable but critical condition, with her family hoping for a long recovery; two other teenagers were also reported in critical or very critical condition. A fundraiser for the Bigham family had raised nearly $70,000 by Tuesday night to help with funeral and medical costs.
- Jordyn Bigham, 15, and the teenage driver died in the crash.
- Her sister Jada and three other students were injured.
- A fundraiser had raised nearly $70,000 for the family.
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Mattawan High School is in the community of Mattawan, in south-west Michigan. Texas Township is a nearby rural area, where West R Avenue runs through roads lined with trees.
The crash involved five teenagers from the school, including sisters Jordyn and Jada Bigham. Police are examining why the car left the road; the cause has not yet been established.
The deaths and injuries have affected families, classmates and the wider community. In the US, local schools and community groups often help families organise support during a sudden bereavement or serious injury.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Horror crash involving teen sisters leaves one dead, another critically injured after car smashed into tree in Michigan”.