Community Responds with Prayers for Victims of Accident

On April 6, 2024 at approximately 11:30 p.m. six high schoolers, including two Charlotte Catholic students, were involved in a tragic accident. The six teens, driving back from a prom at Christ School, an all-boys boarding school in Asheville, were on I-40 when the driver lost control on an exit ramp at a high speed and struck a tree. 

Myers Park High School 16-year-old Sophie Gordon and 19-year-old Robert Fox died as a result of the accident. Charlotte Catholic juniors Abby Lynn Robinson and Isabella Tarantelli suffered severe injuries and were rushed to Mission Hospital’s ICU. The driver and other passenger were transported to the same hospital with minor injuries. 

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Charlotte Catholic and Myers Park communities came together to pray and seek solace. Myers Park High School held a memorial for Sophie Gordon. Students from both schools then came to Charlotte Catholic’s Keffer Stadium for a sunset prayer service for Sophie Gordon and all those injured. Mr. Telford, Mr. Conrad, and Ms.Yarussi led the community in prayer. On April 8, Father Torres offered a Mass at break in the gym for the students in the ICU. The community continues to pray for the recovery of Abby Lynn and Isabella. 

Abby Lynn and Isabella are improving. Abby Lynn Robinson’s mother conveyed her appreciation for the community’s love and support and thanked everyone for their prayers.

Vigil for Students Hurt in Crash. Photo Credit: Queen City News