LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A senior at Faith Lutheran High School has died following a traffic accident on Friday, according to school officials.
Principal Kat Stokes sent a letter to parents and the wider community saying Donavyn Propst was killed in the crash.
School officials said they will hold a candlelight vigil in his honor on Sunday night at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m. That's at 7000 Doges Ridge Avenue, which is off of Rainbow Boulevard and West Elkhorn Road.
School officials added that members of the school administration and counselors are available to listen, talk and pray with students and faculty that need help navigating this tragedy.
The Faith Wrestling Instagram page posted about Donavyn's death saying in part, "We were informed that one of our previous wrestlers, Donavyn Propst, had passed away. He only wrestled for a year but was able to make an impact on the team during such a short period."
Full statement from Stokes:
Dear Faith Family, It is with a very heavy heart I share with you that one of our seniors, Donavyn Propst was in a traffic accident this afternoon and has passed away. We will be organizing things on campus next week for students and parents and I will update you as plans continue to form. Please know the admin team, counselors and I are more than willing to talk with you, pray with you and help you navigate this tragedy. But now, please join me in lifting up his family in prayer.
Heavenly Father, we come before you today heartbroken and sad. We pray you give Donavyn’s family comfort and peace during this time. We ask that you wrap your loving arms around our students and community as we navigate this loss. God, we know our time on earth is short, and there is joy at the end because of Your promise, but sudden tragedies are hard to navigate. I ask for Your blessing and peace on us all, in Your Son’s name we pray. Amen. In Him, Ms. Stokes
On Monday, the Clark County Coroner confirmed that Donavyn's cause of death was "blunt injuries" he sustained during the crash.
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