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Prom Night Tragedy: Teen Ejected in High-Speed Crash
31 Mar
Summary
- An 18-year-old student died after being ejected from a car.
- The fatal crash occurred on a sharp turn in Douglas County, Georgia.
- The victim had recently graduated early due to excellent grades.
A promising young student, Patience Price, 18, lost her life around 3:30 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2026, in Douglas County, Georgia. The tragedy occurred as she was returning from her senior prom when the vehicle she was in, a Mercedes, failed to navigate a sharp turn on Chapel Hill Road. The car left the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, and overturned multiple times. Price, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and died at the scene.
The driver, who did not appear to be impaired, sustained minor injuries. A second passenger, seated in the back, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Price was a senior at Chapel Hill High School, having graduated early due to her outstanding academic performance. Friends remember her as bubbly, kind, and full of life, with a bright smile and a big heart.
Loved ones have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help the family with funeral expenses. The tribute on the fundraising page noted Price's thoughtful nature and strength, especially her courage in facing kidney challenges. The school community is deeply saddened, with Principal Melisha Plummer highlighting Price's bright spirit and resilience. Grief counselors were made available to students, and a memorial with flowers and stuffed animals was set up at the crash site.
