16-year-old from Pottsville Area High School dies in a car accident early Sunday morning

NEW CASTLE TWP,. Pa - Kayden Zelinsky, a 16-year-old student from Pottsville Area High School died over the weekend due to a car accident.

According to authorities, the crash took place just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday on Darkwater Lane in New Castle Township

The following is the announcement from Dr. Sarah Yoder,  Superintendent of the school:

The following is being sent through email and has been approved by the family:

Dear Pottsville Area School District students and families,

It is with profound sadness that I am reaching out due to Pottsville Area High School student Kayden Zelinsky passing away in a car accident.

Our counselors and administrators will be available to assist students and families who need support and/or resources.

Please reach out to your child(ren)’s school or counseling office for yourself or someone else in need.

We extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kayden.

In deepest sympathy,

Dr. Sarah Yoder, Superintendent

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones in addition to the entire student body, and faculty of Pottsville Area High School.