4 Yough School District students killed in Westmoreland County crash

A fiery early morning crash that killed four high school students in Westmoreland County has left the Yough School District community in mourning. 

The crash was reported just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday near Creek Road in Sewickley Township. The vehicle left the roadway before striking a tree and becoming engulfed in flames, state police said.   

The victims were identified Sunday evening as 15-year-old Brady Hunker; 18-year-old Rocco Zugai; 15-year-old Felicity Martini; and 16-year-old Kylee Korber, Westmoreland County Coroner John Ackerman said via a public information report.

Countless teenagers stopped by the crash site Saturday, covering the charred earth with flowers, candles, and pictures. They either feared or believed it was their own friends who died in the crash. 

"I'm just very emotional," said high school sophomore Cash Mitchell. "It's just really upsetting that this has to happen, but he's somewhere better now."

Left at the crash site are the Kia emblem and what appears to have been part of the crashed car's light. 

Friends gave each other hugs as they mourned their friends.

"She was funny, she was always happy," said Yough student Aubree Paul, referring to a friend she believed had passed in the crash. "She always put a smile on my face. And it was sad to hear that call that she's gone."

"I've known her for so long; she is like a sister to me," said Miley Kuester. "We've literally had this bond where we would bicker and fight like siblings, but no matter what, if there was a hard time, we came together, and I would be there for her; she was there for me."

In a revised statement on Sunday, the Yough School District announced on its website that school will be in session on Monday to "allow us to provide care, connection, and support during this difficult time."

"Additional counselors and support staff will be available at both the middle school and high school to assist students and staff who may be grieving. We encourage anyone who is struggling to reach out and take advantage of these supports.

We understand that everyone processes grief differently, and we will continue to respond with compassion, flexibility, and care in the days ahead."

Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-832-3288.