Tyler Zook, Tyreese Smith.Photo: GoFundMe
An 18-year-old female was found seriously injured at the scene and taken to the hospital.
Later, at 1:54 a.m., police were called to a shooting about a mile-and-a-half away from the crash scene, where they found a 17-year-old boy, since identified as Tyler Zook, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police have confirmed the teen had been an occupant of the vehicle.
Zook’s obituarysays Smith was his “best friend.” The two were teammates on the football team at Conestoga Valley Senior High School in Lancaster.
According to the team’s Hudl.com page, Smith was a running back and outside linebacker in the class of 2024, while Zook was an offensive and defensive tackle in the class of 2023.
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Smith’s obituarydescribes him as a “loving son” to his mother who loved sports, especially football and basketball.
“Ty will be remembered for his playful personality and his ability to bring joy to others,” the obituary states. “He had an infectious smile that naturally attracted people to him. He was dedicated to his family and will be remembered for his countless selfless acts.”
Zook’s obituary says: “Tyler enjoyed spending time with his teammates both on and off the field. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and being at the beach.”
GoFundMe pages have been started for the families of bothSmithandZook.
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source: people.com
