Updated 04/20/2009 05:12 PM
Schools mourn loss of student
GILBERTSVILLE, N.Y. -- Two school communities are trying to come to terms with the loss of a local teen.
Ashley Crisell, was killed early Saturday morning in Bainbridge. The minivan she and four other teenagers were riding in crashed on Route 206. Police say none of them were wearing seat belts and as a result,they were all thrown from the car.
The three other passengers remain at the hospital for severe injuries, while the driver, Trebor Hoxie, was treated and released.
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Police say Hoxie was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He is charged with vehicular manslaughter.
Grief counselors are now reporting to both Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District and BOCES in Norwich. Crisell attended both schools.
"Our priority really at this time is on our staff and students, providing them with support. We also have some information on the calling hours for Ashley. They are tomorrow at Landers Funeral Home in Sidney from 5 to 8 and the funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd," said GMU Superintendent Glenn Hamilton.
All five teenagers either attend or did attend Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District at one point.