SANGER, Texas - A crash east of Sanger claimed the lives of a recent Sanger High School graduate and a current student, leaving the community mourning the loss of two young athletes.
Emergency crews from the Sanger Fire Department, Pilot Point EMS, and area law enforcement agencies responded around 10:30 p.m. on May 28 to a major two-vehicle crash on FM 455 near Lake Crest Drive, just east of Sanger.
Responders found two heavily damaged vehicles at the scene. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while at least two others were transported to a Denton-area hospital with serious injuries.
According to Sanger Independent School District, the victim who died at the scene was Shawn "Sam" Musgrave, a member of the Class of 2025 at Sanger High School.
The district said two current Sanger High School students were also injured in the crash and transported for medical treatment. One of those students, identified as Daniel Martinez, later died from his injuries.
School officials said both Musgrave and Martinez were members of the Sanger High School cross country team.
In a statement, the district announced that counselors would be available throughout the weekend and during the following week to provide support for students and staff affected by the tragedy.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
