Second teen dies following weekend crash in Cockeysville

Andrew Sober, a 16-year-old student who loved playing the guitar and soccer, died Thursday of injuries sustained in a weekend 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.

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

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. The four 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 shortly 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. They extracted three injured survivors and airlifted them to the hospital from nearby Warren Elementary School, according to the incident report.

Andrew’s soccer team, Northern Baltimore United, said on social media it was heartbroken over the loss.

“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.

Dulaney High School Principal Steve Wynkoop sent an email to parents notifying them of Andrew’s passing.

“Our school community is deeply saddened by Andrew’s death,” Wynkoop said. “Our thoughts are with the Sober family, and we extend our deepest sympathies to them.“

Wynkoop said the Baltimore County Public Schools’ traumatic support team and school counselors have been working with students individually and in small groups to process the news. They will continue to do so, and he encouraged parents and caregivers to check on their kids, as well.

“It is important that parents/caregivers take time to speak with their child about how Andrew’s sudden death may have affected him or her,” he said. “Encourage your child to maintain his or her routine and seek counseling and support services that are available.”

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.