Milledgeville teens remain critical after Sunday crash; school fundraisers show support

MILLEDGEVILLE – Two teens who suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision Sunday on state Route 40 at Genesee Road still are in critical condition, Sheriff John Booker said on Thursday.

Fundraisers were held Thursday to help with medical and other expenses.

The crash happened around 4 p.m. Sunday when a southbound car driven by a 16-year-old Milledgeville boy made an improper turn off 40 onto Genesee, into the path of a northbound SUV driven by Brian Harris, 53, of Chadwick, the sheriff’s department said in a news release.

The SUV hit the car on the passenger side.

Two passengers in the car, boys ages 15 and 16, also from Milledgeville, suffered “severe injuries” and were flown to a regional hospital.

The others, the two drivers and the passenger in the SUV, an 18-year-old man from Chadwick, were taken to a local hospital.

The car’s driver was cited for failure to yield and for a graduated driver’s license violation, the release said.

On Thursday, Forreston High School held a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale at its volleyball game to raise money for the families.

As a sign of support, Forreston students had planned to wear orange and black — Milledgeville’s school colors — and contribute a $1 donations.

The Milledgeville Ministerial Association created an account at Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main St., to assist the families with expenses, the bank posted on its Facebook page.

This story was updated Thursday after contacting the Whiteside County Sheriff.