Georgia high schooler killed on the way to football game, friend critically hurt

Two Georgia high school students were involved in a crash on the way to their school’s football game on Friday night.

Heaven Inkman, 16, was killed and the friend in the car with her was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Both girls are students at Heard County High School.

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According to her family, Inkman was making a turn when another car crashed into them, causing them to lose control and hit two more cars.

“At only 16, she had her entire life ahead of her, with so many hopes, dreams, and memories yet to be made. No parent or family should ever have to experience the pain of losing a child, especially so unexpectedly,” her family wrote online.

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Channel 2 Action News is working to learn more about the crash and whether the other driver may face charges.

“Our hearts are broken for the families, friends, classmates, and everyone affected by this unimaginable tragedy. There are simply no words that can ease the pain and sorrow our school community is facing,” the girls’ school posted online. “In moments like these, we are reminded that we are more than just a school, we are a family - The One Brave Nation.”

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