Greenbrier High School Student Killed in Early Morning Car Crash

A tragic car accident in Evans, Georgia, has claimed the life of a 15-year-old Greenbrier High School student, Gordon Carmichael. The fatal crash occurred early Thursday morning on Riverwood Parkway and Amberley Drive, leaving the Greenbrier community in mourning.

Carmichael, a sophomore at Greenbrier High School, reportedly left his home during the night without his parents’ knowledge, taking the family’s Jeep for a drive. According to initial reports, he lost control of the vehicle, which then crashed into several pine trees near Riverwood Parkway. Authorities discovered the accident at approximately 4:30 a.m.

The young boy’s disappearance was first reported by his mother, who called local authorities at around 5:50 a.m. after realizing that her son was missing. She awoke to find him and the family’s vehicle gone. Tragically, it was soon revealed that the crash had already occurred by the time the missing person’s report was filed.

Carmichael was pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing. While it is believed that speed or inexperience may have contributed, police have not yet confirmed the official cause.

Greenbrier High School has been deeply affected by the loss. Carmichael was a beloved member of the school community, playing on the football team, although he was not active this fall due to an injury. School officials expressed their condolences in a Facebook post, announcing the cancellation of all athletic events scheduled for Thursday out of respect for the grieving family and students.

The untimely death of a promising young athlete has sent shockwaves through the community. Friends, classmates, and teachers are struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss, and grief counselors have been made available at the school to support those in need.

Authorities are asking for any witnesses or individuals with information about the crash to come forward as the investigation continues. In the meantime, the Greenbrier community is uniting in remembrance of a young life taken far too soon.