Two Kenwood Middle School Students Killed in Carroll County Crash

Several others injured after school bus involved in three-vehicle collision on Highway 70

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part or piece of school bus debris, capturing the stark, gritty details of the incident without depicting any violence or victims.The aftermath of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two Kenwood Middle School students underscores the need for improved transportation safety measures.Clarksville Today

Two Kenwood Middle School students were killed and several others injured on Friday when their school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 70 in Carroll County, Tennessee. The bus was transporting 25 students and 5 adults to a GreenpowerUSA racing competition in Jackson. Emergency crews from across West Tennessee responded to the scene, with nine air ambulances deployed to transport patients to trauma centers in Nashville and Memphis.

Why it matters

The tragic accident has shaken the Clarksville community and raised concerns about school transportation safety, especially for field trips and extracurricular activities. It also highlights the importance of emergency response coordination and the impact such events can have on first responders.

The details

The collision occurred around noon near the intersection of Highway 70 and Cedar Grove. A Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer were also involved. Four students were airlifted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, while 19 additional people were taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County and later released.

  • The crash occurred around noon on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • A press conference was held by the Tennessee Highway Patrol at 5:00pm on the day of the incident.
  • Counselors will be available at Kenwood Middle School starting Monday, March 30th.

The players

Tennessee Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency investigating the crash.

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

The school district that operated the bus involved in the accident.

GreenpowerUSA

The organization hosting the racing competition the students were traveling to.

Karen Miller

The principal of Kenwood Middle School.

Andrew Hoard

The director of Baptist Ambulance in West Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“No parent should ever have to receive such news.”

— Drew Sparks, GreenpowerUSA Executive Director

“The well-being of students, staff, and families remains the school's foremost priority.”

— Karen Miller, Kenwood Middle School Principal

“This kind of news travels quickly among young people and can affect them in ways that are not always immediately apparent.”

— Brian Zacharias, Clarksville City Council member and middle school teacher

What’s next

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigation remains active, and no fault has been assigned. The identities of the two students who died have not been made public. Anyone with information is asked to contact the THP.

The takeaway

This tragic accident has deeply impacted the Clarksville community and raised important questions about school transportation safety, emergency response coordination, and the lasting effects of such events on students, families, and first responders. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on supporting the Kenwood Middle School community during this difficult time.