– 16-year-old student found dead after prom party
– Student’s body discovered on driveway post-prom celebration.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
EVANS MILLS, New York (WWNY/Gray News) – The small town of Evans Mills, New York, is reeling from the tragic death of a 16-year-old high school student, Jordan Drake, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning following an after-prom party. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
According to reports by WWNY, local law enforcement responded to a distress call at a residence in Evans Mills at approximately 3:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Jordan Drake unconscious in the driveway. He was swiftly transported to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, where he was tragically pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations have indicated that Drake had attended an after-prom gathering in the nearby town of Theresa earlier that evening. The circumstances surrounding his untimely passing are still under investigation by state police.
A beloved student at Indian River High School in Philadelphia, New York, Jordan Drake’s sudden death has deeply impacted the school community. In response to the tragedy, school officials took to Facebook to express their condolences and announce the availability of grief counselors for students and staff.
The school has called upon the community to show solidarity by wearing the school colors of blue and white in honour of Jordan Drake. Superintendent Troy Decker emphasised the importance of unity in times of both celebration and tragedy, highlighting the interconnectedness of the school, family, and wider community.
Described as an active student with a wide circle of friends and family, Jordan Drake’s passing has left a profound impact on those who knew him. Superintendent Decker acknowledged the pain and grief felt by students and staff, urging them to lean on each other for support during this difficult time.
As the community mourns the loss of a bright young soul, thoughts and condolences are extended to Jordan Drake’s family and friends. The school community remains united in remembrance of their classmate, friend, and fellow Indian River student.
The investigation into Jordan Drake’s death is ongoing, and state police are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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– 16-year-old student found on driveway after prom party dies
– Student found on driveway after prom party dies, police say.
