EVADALE, Texas — Dozens gathered outside Evadale High School Monday to cope with a tragedy fresh on the minds of the community.
Four people, including an Evadale teen and his sister, were killed in a wreck in Chambers County on Sunday.
Around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Kaiden Vinson, 17, his sister Peyton Chapman, 20, and William Taylor, 19, of Silsbee died after their vehicle was involved in a collision.
State Troopers think their car drifted over into oncoming traffic, hitting another vehicle head on.
Love for them poured out through many tears, hugs and written messages on balloons Monday afternoon.
Classmates, family members and friends released balloons into the sky.
Three of them ended up getting stuck in a tree, reminding the group of the three Southeast Texans lost in the accident.
Some classmates shared stories about their friends and some couldn't help but laugh at the memories they now have to hold onto.
Upcoming events scheduled for these young adults:
June 9 (7:30 p.m.) - The Buna Bridle Club will be holding a "one last ride" for William "Ty" Taylor. Everyone is welcome to attend.
June 10 (6:30 p.m.) - Outside Silsbee High School, a balloon release will be held. Everyone encouraged to wear red.
June 15 (11 a.m.) - A Turkey leg sale will take place at the Evadale Fire Hall to help raise money.
The driver of the other vehicle, 20-year-old Kathy Torres-Garza of Houston, was also killed in the accident.
