TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A Marble Falls High School student was one of the three people who died in a crash along State Highway 71 near Spicewood, the school district confirmed Monday.
Three people, including 17-year-old Maribel Enriquez, died in the crash that happened in the 26000 block of State Highway 71 on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Texas DPS, Enriquez was driving in a Ford Mustang eastbound with slick rear tires on the wet roadway when she lost control and slid across multiple lanes, crossing the path of a Mercedes-Benz E320.
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Enriquez was pronounced dead at St. David's Hospital, the DPS said, while her passenger was taken in critical condition. Both passengers of the Mercedes were pronounced dead — Preben Hammer of Austin, 71, on scene, and Alice Hammer, 68, at St. David's.
The driver of the Mercedes was transported in critical condition.
Maribel's peers and teachers said she was a talented, promising athlete who played on the school's varsity girls soccer team.
The Marble Falls principal released the following statement on Twitter:
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the tragic news that we have lost Maribel Enriquez, a Marble Falls High School rising Senior, in an auto accident over the weekend," a statement from Marble Falls ISD read. "This will be a very difficult time for our Mustang Family and we are focusing our efforts on supporting the family, friends, and community as we grieve this terrible loss. Our counselors will be available from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday if you or anyone you know needs someone to talk to or needs additional assistance during this difficult time.
With much sadness and sorrow. pic.twitter.com/8XYcCFFKey
— MF Athletic Booster (@MFBoosterClub) June 10, 2018