Three young people from Georgia have died, one critically in a crash in Florida this spring

Three Georgia high school students are dead and one is in critical condition after a Jeep carrying children on spring break veered off a Florida highway and burst into flames, authorities said.

The crash happened Monday on Highway 65 in Franklin County, where officials say a car left the road, crossed into the opposite lane and hit a tree line before bursting into flames.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office first responded to what Sheriff AJ “Tony” Smith described as a “serious traffic accident” that closed the highway for hours.

“Highway 65 is going to be closed for the next six or seven hours – we've had a fatal traffic accident,” Smith said in a video message sent shortly after the incident.

AT LEAST 2 STUDENTS KILLED, MANY INJURED IN OUR COUNTRY SCHOOL BUS: 'TRULY BAD PARENT'

He said both the Florida Highway Patrol and sheriff's deputies were there investigating and urged drivers to seek alternate routes, adding that the deceased were not local to the area.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles confirmed to Fox 5 Atlanta that the victims include an 18-year-old male from Alpharetta, a 17-year-old female from Cumming, and a 16-year-old female from Cumming. A 17-year-old Alpharetta woman was taken to a Tallahassee hospital in critical condition. Fox News Digital has reached out to authorities for more information.

The authorities also confirmed in this area that good Samaritans who rushed to the scene after the accident were able to pull one of the youths from the car before it burst into flames.

FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SURVIVES SERIOUS INJURIES AFTER SKIING ACCIDENT IN COLORADO SPRINGS

Jaylyn Fehr is being remembered by friends, family and her school community after a fatal accident during spring break. (GoFundMe)

“We don't know how fast they were going and what happened, but something caused the car to cross the other lane and hit a tree,” said a police officer who informed us later. “We all have a broken heart.”

The team was on spring break.

“It was just normal kids coming down to have fun at the beach,” added Smith.

One of the victims was identified by family and friends as Jaylyn Fehr, a junior at Horizon Christian Academy.

THE NEW NEWS IS TURNING ILLEGAL AS DRUGS CONTINUE, DRUGS ARE FLOWING IN AND MANY ARE BEING ARRESTED IN PRISONS.

Jaylyn Fehr played volleyball at Horizon Christian Academy and A5 Gwinnett, where her teammates remembered her as a dedicated and supportive player. (GoFundMe)

According to a GoFundMe page set up to support her family, Jaylyn was a volleyball player in school and competed on the A5 Gwinnett club team. He was described as deeply involved in his church and known for his faith, kindness and devotion.

“His faith and kindness touched everyone who knew him, and his loss is felt by his family, friends and the entire community,” the page said.

Her club volleyball team also paid tribute, remembering Jaylyn as a beloved teammate and teammate.

“Jaylyn was a valued member of the A5 family – a teammate, a friend, and someone who brought strength and heart to those around her,” the team said in a statement. “His impact will live on in the people he touched.”

The organization added that it “surrounds his family with love” and stands with his teammates, coaches and others grieving the loss.

GOT ADVICE?

Jaylyn Fehr, a student at Horizon Christian Academy, was among three teenagers who died in a fiery crash in Florida during spring break. (GoFundMe)

Friends and loved ones shared condolences on social media, describing the loss as heartbreaking.

“There are no words for this kind of loss,” wrote one family friend. “My heart is absolutely broken for everyone who loves Jaylyn.”

FOLLOW US ON X

One mourner wrote, “Jaylyn Fehr will always be at the forefront of our hearts and souls.”

Students attended Horizon Christian Academy, which confirmed the deaths and said the school community was “heartbroken” by the loss.

GET NEWS VIA EMAIL

“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of three of our wonderful, kind, intelligent and beloved students,” the school said, adding that one student remains hospitalized. “We will stand together, we will grieve together, we will take care of each other.”

The school opened its church to students and families and said it encourages support from those involved.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE NEWS

The city of Cumming lit its water tower blue and gold in honor of the Horizon Christian Academy students who died in the Florida crash. (City of Cumming)

Members of the community also pay taxes.

The City of Cumming said it will light its “Cumming Home” water tower in navy blue and gold from April 7 to April 17 to honor the students and support the school community.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS PROGRAM

“Please join us in keeping all Horizon Christian Academy students, staff, families – especially the families of the deceased – in your prayers and thoughts as they work through this tragedy,” the city said.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.