Angleton High Students Killed in Auto Accident

Angleton ISD is very sad to report that two Angleton High School students were tragically killed in an automobile accident last night. Junior Ross Wedelich and his sister freshman Hayley Wedelich were hit head on by an 18-wheeler at 7:15 p.m. on I-10. The brother and sister were traveling to San Antonio to show a steer at the San Antonio Livestock Show this morning.

AISD and AHS students and staff have been severely impacted by the accident. The district has implemented its crisis response plan, which includes calling in other district counselors and administrators as well as local church leaders to help students and staff members deal with the aftermath.

“The death of any child is a sad and tragic event,” AHS Principal Lisa Davis said. “Counselors will be available all day and as long as needed for students and teachers who need to talk about the accident."

Davis says that students who are extremely upset are being released to parents.

“Children deal with death in different ways,” she said. “This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and we are doing our best to help everyone cope with the pain. It will take some time for us to heal from this. Right now, we send our deepest sympathy to the children’s family and friends."

The district has also sent letters home with high school and intermediate students. AISD urges parents to talk with their children about the situation and about ways to deal with death.

“Children may have questions and concerns relating to the death, and they may need additional support at home as well as our continued support here at school,” Davis said.

Parents can contact counselors at their children’s campuses if they need assistance or if they feel that their children are having difficulty and may benefit from additional support.