Teen killed in Butler County crash identified as Ross High School student

The Butler County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 17-year-old was killed after a crash in Morgan Township over the weekend. The teen, Briana Tzeiranakis, was a student at Ross High School. The crash happened in the 4800 block of Cincinnati. Brookville Road around 2:20 a.m. Sunday. Tzeiranakis was a passenger in the car involved. Debris was scattered in the grass near the scene and a utility pole was split in two. The school district sent an email to families to inform them of the tragedy and that support would be provided to students on Tuesday. “Briana was a bright light in our school, known for her kindness, intelligence and sense of humor. She touched the lives of many and her absence will be deeply felt by all of us,” the statement reads in part. -mail. “In the coming days, we will provide support to students and staff who are grieving this loss. Counselors will be available at Ross High School on Tuesday, May 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for anyone who needs to speak to someone or a place to deal with their emotions, contact us if you or your child needs support during this difficult time. Losses like this are never easy to understand, and it is important that we support each other. come together as a community to support each other. Please keep Briana's family in your thoughts and prayers through this incredibly difficult time,” the email said. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital but his injuries are unknown.