UPDATE: Students involved in Sanger crash; one killed, two seriously hurt
On Thursday, May 28th, at around 10:30pm, Sanger Fire/EMS, Pilot Point EMS, and law enforcement responded to the scene of a major accident on FM 455 near Lake Crest Drive just east of Sanger proper.
Upon arrival, emergency responders located a two-vehicle crash. One person was pronounced deceased on the scene, and at least two others were taken to a Denton hospital with serious injuries.
According to Sanger ISD, the individual who died at the scene was a 2025 graduate of Sanger High School. Two additional current Sanger High School students were transported to the hospital for medical care.
Sanger ISD also stated they were members of the Sanger High School cross country team.
Counselors will be on call throughout the weekend and available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for any Sanger ISD student or staff member needing support. If you or your child needs assistance over the weekend, please contact the high school principal, Carly Sperry, by email at carly.sperry@sangerisd.net. She will be monitoring communication throughout the weekend, said Sanger ISD in a release.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
