Homewood Flossmoor High School Senior in the early morning Calumet City Crash killed: civil servants

Calumet City, sick. – – According to the authorities, an 18-year-old Homewood Fossmoor High School-Senior died early Sunday in Calumet City.

What we know:

The accident with a vehicle occurred shortly after 4:30 a.m. at Sibley Boulevard Ramp to Interstate 94 to the north, the State Police of Illinois said.

One person was taken to a regional hospital where they later died.

Cook County's medical examiner confirmed that the victim was an 18-year-old woman.

The high school confirmed that the woman was an older student, 18-year-old Tom Mya Lyons, and shared the news of her death in a letter to students, employees and families.

What you say:

The letter from the high school is partially:

“Dear HF family,

“Today is a very sad day for the HF community because we mourn the loss of Senior Tom Mya Lyons, who died this morning in a car accident.

“With the permission of Tom Mya's mother, we share this news with the HF family to ensure that you are aware of this tragic loss and support for students and employees.

“Each of us will react to Tom Mya's death in our own way, and we have to be mutually respectful. Being to feel a normal reaction to everyone. Some of us may not have known very well and may not be so affected, while others may experience a lot of sadness.

“We have members of the crisis team available to help our students and employees with this sad loss. The support will be available on Monday and Tuesday in the classes of Tom Mya. Rooms in North and southern buildings are also shown for crisis team members to meet students.

“We are expanding Tom Mya's family our deepest condolences. Our hearts go out while they deal with this tragic loss. In difficult times like this, the HF family comes together to support each other. We are there for them.

“Sincerely,

“Dr. Scott Wakeley, superintendent

“Dr. Clinton Alexander, headmaster”

What's next:

Details on the cause of the crash were not published.

This story is updated when further information is available.

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