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Kansas 5th grader dies from injuries sustained in crash en route to soccer tournament
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Annie Koester, a 5th-grade student from Kansas, has died after her family was involved in a crash while driving to a soccer tournament in Nashville, according to WSMV. She had been placed on life support following the crash before passing away days later.
St. Ann Catholic School confirmed Annie's death in a statement, saying she died from injuries she sustained in the crash, according to KLTV. Details about what caused the crash have not yet been released.
Annie Koester's Final Trip to Nashville
Annie and her family were on their way to a soccer tournament in Nashville when the crash happened, according to KOLOTV. The specific location of the crash has not been confirmed. Annie was a student at St. Ann Catholic School in Kansas.
After the crash, Annie was placed on life support, according to KPTV. She died from her injuries days later. Her school confirmed her passing and identified her as one of their students.
St. Ann Catholic School Confirms Student's Death
St. Ann Catholic School officially confirmed Annie's death and identified her as a student, according to KPLCTV. The school has not yet released a full public statement about how the community is responding to the loss.
Annie's death has been reported widely across the country, according to Fox8Live. The story has drawn attention to the dangers families face while traveling long distances to youth sports events.
Crash Details Remain Unclear as Investigation Continues
Officials have not released details about what caused the crash, according to Fox10TV. It is not yet known how many people were in the vehicle or whether other people were seriously hurt.
The crash is still being looked into, according to WITN. Authorities have not said whether other drivers or vehicles were involved. More information is expected to be released as the investigation moves forward.
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