DORAL, Fla. — Two students have been identified after they were killed in a car crash Tuesday evening in Doral.
The boyfriend and girlfriend, who attended Downtown Doral Charter Upper School, were identified in an email sent to families by Ms. Acevedo-Isenberg, Head of Schools at Downtown Doral Charter Schools, as Mateo Dávila, 17, and Alessia Tucci, 16.
“Our entire community is mourning this unimaginable loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, our faculty, and staff at our elementary school and certainly our upper school, where they currently attended,” Acevedo-Isenberg wrote in the email. “Both students deeply loved their school, their teachers, their coaches, and their peers, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew them.”
According to police, the teens were in a Kia sedan when it veered off the roadway and crashed into a pole at about 6 p.m. along Northwest 87th Avenue, near 54th Street. They did not specify who was driving.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Detective Argemis “AC” Colome said the car became engulfed in flames after the crash.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel pronounced both students dead at the scene.
Shortly after the crash, dozens gathered at the site to mourn the victims.
“It was, like, a big shock to everyone because it could happen so quickly,” a student named Alexandra told Local 10 News.
“I was in disbelief. I didn’t want to believe it,” another student, Ruben Abreu, said.
Abreu said he has known Dávila since first grade and the news of this has been heartbreaking.
“He was just a jolly person. He would never let, like, bad things bring him down,” Abreu said.
Acevedo-Isenberg said in her email that grief counselors will be available on campus in the coming days for any students or staff who want to speak with someone.
“We recognize that this news is difficult to process. We encourage parents to talk openly with their children and monitor their well-being. If you have concerns about how your child is coping, or if you feel they need additional support, please do not hesitate to contact our counseling department,” Acevedo-Isenberg said. “Thank, you, gracias, obrigada, and merci. We unite as a Dolphin family during this difficult time.”
MDSO traffic homicide detectives are investigating the cause of the fatal crash.
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