Middle School Mourns Death Of Classmate

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — (WPXI) – Counselors and coaches were on hand at Beth Center Middle school after the death of a 13-year-old student. Seventh-grader Jayden Anderson was killed Friday in a car accident on Sunset Drive in West Pike Run Township. “Jayden stood out, not just on the athletic field, but in the classroom, in the hall, he was Mister Personality,” said Gary Welsh, Anderson’s English teacher. “It’s a tremendous loss… our hearts go out to his family and everyone close to him. It’s a tough time for Beth Center.” Pennsylvania State Police say Jayden was a passenger in a car that was speeding as it went around a curve in the road. The driver lost control before hitting the hillside and rolling multiple times. The driver was flown from the scene. A 13-year-old in the back seat survived the crash with minor injuries. A friend of Jayden told our news partners at Channel 11 that he had raw talent as an athlete, but beyond that was kind, respectful and made his friends feel seen. His English teacher agreed. “Just a great kid with a bright future gone way too soon. He will be missed.”