Second teen dies following crash in Cockeysville

Andrew Sober, a 16-year-old student who loved playing the guitar and soccer, died Thursday of injuries sustained in a crash in Cockeysville that also killed an 18-year-old passenger and injured two other teenagers, family and community members said on social media.

The Dulaney High School sophomore’s final act of kindness, his family said, was donating his vital organs.

Sober was among four friends who were traveling south on Poplar Hill Road on Friday when their sedan veered off the narrow, winding street and struck a tree. Baltimore County Police confirmed in a news release Thursday that Sober was the driver of the 2016 Toyota Prius and that the department had been notified of his death. They had gone out to “hit a few golf balls” and grab a bite to eat before heading home, according to an online fundraiser for one of the teens injured in the crash.

One of the teens called 911 before losing consciousness, his family said on social media. The fire department arrived at the scene soon after 9:50 p.m. and found one of the occupants “heavily trapped,” according to an incident report.

Emergency medical personnel pronounced Ryan Duvall, an 18-year-old Harford Community College student who was a passenger in the car, dead at the scene. Personnel extracted three injured survivors and airlifted them to the hospital from nearby Warren Elementary School, according to the incident report.

“Andrew is remembered by family and friends as an avid guitar player, NBU & soccer player, wingman for Athletes Serving Athletes, BBYO ‘Peake’ member, Regal Hunt Valley cinema staff member, and champion watermelon eater,” his family said.

His soccer team, Northern Baltimore United, said on social media it was heartbroken over the loss but grateful to have known Sober.

“He was a valued teammate, friend, and member of our community, and the impact he had on those around him will never be forgotten,” NBU officials said. “In moments like these, soccer feels so much bigger than the game itself. We grieve together, we support one another, and we hold Andrew’s family close in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time.”

Sober’s homegoing will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation. A fundraiser was launched for funeral expenses, hospital costs and other support for his family.

The crash remains under investigation, the Baltimore County Police Department said. Representatives of Baltimore County Public Schools did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Dulaney High School Principal Steve Wynkoop sent an email to parents over the weekend acknowledging that one of the school’s students was involved in the crash. He said the Baltimore County Schools Traumatic Support Team would be available for students and staff.

The two surviving teens attend Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, according to online fundraisers.

The school’s junior varsity lacrosse team honored the teens during a recent game by wearing sports tape with their initials. The rugby team created a video compilation of supportive messages for their injured teammate.

In a Saturday statement, Calvert Hall spokesperson Danielle Hladky said the school was “aware of the unfortunate accident” and “keeping the individuals involved, along with their families, in our prayers.”

The surviving teens suffered extensive injuries and face long recoveries, their families said in online fundraisers.

Duvall, who lived in Jarrettsville, graduated last year from North Harford High School as an honor roll student, according to an online obituary. He was attending community college and working part-time as a cashier at Safeway.

He had practiced karate since age 9 and trained for years at Quest Martial Arts in Phoenix. In a social media post, the owners remembered Duvall as “loved and admired.”

Duvall’s memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Chapel Church in Jarrettsville. There are also visitation times Tuesday.