Bryant High School students killed in fatal accident after-prom

Two Bryant High School students, Samuel Brown and Madison Shaque, tragically lost their lives in a car accident on April 15, 2023. The two teenagers were returning from their prom when their car collided with a semi-truck on Skyland Boulevard East in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Fatal accident involving a Tesla and a semi-truck According to reports, the accident occurred around 1:50 am, and the Tesla carrying the four students collided with a semi-truck, pinning the car under the truck. Brown and Shaque, who were in the front seats, died in the crash, while the two students in the back suffered injuries and were admitted to a nearby hospital.

Tuscaloosa City Schools offer support to students and staff Tuscaloosa City Schools issued a statement expressing their condolences to the families of the two students and confirming that counselors and social workers would be available to students and staff to help them cope with the tragedy. The school district also said that teachers and staff would have access to their Employee Assistance Program.

Social media mourns the loss of two young lives The news of the fatal accident has left friends, family, and the wider community in shock and disbelief. Social media platforms have been inundated with messages of condolences and tributes as people try to come to terms with the sudden loss of two young lives.

Remembering Samuel Brown and Madison Shaque As the community mourns the loss of Samuel Brown and Madison Shaque, they are also sharing fond memories of the two teenagers. Both were popular and well-liked students at Bryant High School, and their loss has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew them.

“On Monday, students will have access to counselors and social workers to help cope with this tragedy. We will continue to have counsellors available to help our students in the coming days. Teachers and staff will have access to our Employee Assistance Program. We send our deepest sympathies to the families involved and ask that their privacy is respected during this difficult time.”