St. Thomas Aquinas to host prayer service for students killed, hospitalized in multi-vehicle crash in Pompano Beach

A South Florida high school will host a prayer provision Monday morning for those involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Fort Lauderdale Cellphone video showcased the moments the fiery crash shut down parts of the block of West Copans Road on Friday as Broward Sheriff s Office deputies responded According to investigators the Mercedes Benz CLA driven by a -year-old had flipped over after colliding with a Toyota Sienna driven by an -year-old turning left at the intersection with Leisure Boulevard Detectives say the excessive speed may have been a contributing factor to the crash Two other vehicles were also involved Investigators disclosed the collision caused the driver of the Mercedes to lose control and roll roof as it slid southwest across the roadway and into the path of eastbound traffic hitting a Lexus RX A nearby Toyota RAV was also struck by debris from the collisions The -year-old driver of the Mercedes was pronounced dead at the scene Five other passengers including four -year-olds and an adult were transported by paramedics to the hospital in unknown conditions The drivers of the Toyota Sienna and RAV did not assessment injuries and remained at the scene The teenagers five in total attended St Thomas Aquinas The High school disclosed a announcement on Sunday saying in part The STA region is praying in response to the news of a terrible accident involving TA students Inn times like these we are called to come together in prayer for the casualties their families and for our entire locality as we seek healing and comfort We will gather Monday June rd for a time of prayer at a m in the Gym followed by the celebration of the Eucharist at a m All members of the STA area are welcome As of Monday morning investigators have not yet identified the teens involved