High school senior, recent grad among 3 killed in Route 55 crash in South Jersey

GLASSBORO, NJ - Three young people were killed and others were hurt in a violent crash Sunday afternoon on Route 55 in Glassboro. 

Investigators say two vehicles collided near Exit 48 and slammed into a disabled vehicle, causing it to overturn. 

A local school community is now coming together to remember a 17-year-old student who was killed in the crash.

What we know:

Investigators say the deadly crash happened Sunday afternoon on the northbound side of Route 55 just before Exit 48. 

It's believed that two vehicles collided on the highway and struck a disabled vehicle on the roadside, causing it to overturn.

Branden Cary, a 19-year-old student at Delsea Regional High School, was killed in the crash. Investigators said Dominic Reyes, also 19, also killed.

FOX 29's Joann Pileggi reports that an unidentified 17-year-old also died in the crash.

Two teenagers are said to have sustained serious injuries, while officials say three juveniles suffered minor injuries.

The crash and subsequent investigation caused a stretch of the highway to close for an extended period of time.

What they're saying:

"To get the word, one of our students and a recent graduate, you know Brendan and Dom it just hit the pit of your stomach and you feel sick," said Delsea Regional School Superintendent Fran Ciociola. "I knew both very well. They were fun kids. My memory of them will always be lunchtime sitting outside of the senior patio when they were juniors with laughter and fun."

What's next:

Loved ones and community members will come together Monday for a candlelight vigil in Cary's honor. 

Officials say a scholarship fund is also being set up in his honor to "help students follow their dreams, which shows how much Branden cared about helping others."

"Brenden was known for having a great personality, being a good leader, and loving sports, especially baseball," loved ones wrote.