A BELOVED high school student has died after being flung from a car during a high-speed crash that killed one more.
Three other passengers, all teenagers, are fighting for their lives after the vehicle veered off a Michigan road and hit a tree.
Jordyn Bigham, 15, and the 16-year-old driver, who has not been named, were pronounced dead at the scene after being thrown from the car.
Her sister Jada Bigham, 16, and two others, 15 and 17, survived but were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Jada is still fighting for her life in critical condition, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her and Jordyn’s family.
Loved ones wrote: “She faces a long, difficult road to recovery ahead, requiring extensive medical treatments, surgeries, and ongoing care.”
The two other wounded are reportedly in critical but stable condition, according to NBC affiliate WOOD-TV .
Police are now investigating what caused the horror crash, which happened at around 3.20am on October 18.
“The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the students who lost their lives,” police said.
“Our thoughts are also with the injured students, their loved ones, and the students, teachers, and staff of Mattawan High School during this difficult time.”
Christina Norris, Jordyn and Jada’s grandma told WWMT that the sisters were “inseparable”.
She said: “Where there was one, there was both. They didn’t go anywhere without each other, hardly ever.”
The fundraiser supporting their family has so far raised nearly $70,000 (£52,300).
The appeal reads: “Their mother is now carrying a heavy burden that no parent should ever have to face: mourning the loss of one daughter while standing by the hospital bed of another.
“Without medical insurance, the family is overwhelmed by the immediate cost of funeral and memorial expenses for Jordyn, as well as the rapidly accumulating medical bills for Jada’s life-saving care.
“Because Jada requires round-the-clock support, their mom is unable to work during this critical time.”
A makeshift memorial with flowers and balloons has been set up near where the crash happened.
Mattawan High School – where the victims studied – has also launched a crisis team to offer support to students and staff.
