RED OAK, Texas — Two Red Oak High School students were killed Thursday in an auto accident, Red Oak ISD officials said.
In a Facebook post, school officials said they had limited details, but wanted families to be aware of the horrible tragedy and make sure they know counselors at school are available should children need grief resources.
"Please keep the families in your prayers," the post concluded.
DPS officials say the victims -- 15-year-old Emily Alaniz and 17-year-old Denise Gonzalez, who were cousins -- were traveling in a 2006 Nissan Maxima on Pierce Road near Stagecoach Drive at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Investigation showed the vehicle was traveling eastbound at an unsafe speed on the road when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided into a metal pipe fence.
Neither victim was wearing a seatbelt, officials said.
A GoFundMe has been set up for both of the victims to help families cover the cost of the funerals and other expenses. More than $5,000 has been raised so far with a goal of $21,000.
Anyone wishing to donate to the GoFundMe can do so here.