Police say Andrew Hurd is Gardner, Kansas teen killed in crash

GARDNER, Kansas - We now know the name of the teen killed in a crash that happened in Gardner, Kansas Monday night.

A spokesman for the Johnson County Sheriff's Department says 16-year-old Andrew Hurd, of Gardner, was driving when he failed to stop at a stop sign near 159th Street and Four Corners Road at about 6 p.m.

The crash killed Hurd and sent a father and son, also from Gardner, to the hospital in critical condition.

Andrew Hurd went to Gardner Edgerton High school.

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We spoke to one of his friends - Chelsea Miller. She said she has known Andrew for the last two years and she wishes she was able to say goodbye.

"You should always say I love you to people when they leave because you never know if it will be the last time."

She drove by the crash site and saw his soccer cleats, some clothes and part of his door panel near the intersection on Monday. There was also a soccer ball with a note that said we will miss you Andrew.

We also spoke to a mom of nine from Gardner. She has three children who go to Gardner Edgerton High School. She said she stayed up half the night with her kids to make sure they were okay.

She also spoke to them throughout the day at school. She says the entire town has close ties to Andrew's sudden loss.
School officials say they have counselors and a psychiatrist available Tuesday to work with Hurd’s classmates.  On Tuesday, friends had already begun posting their thoughts on Facebook.

Officials say it has certainly been tough for the students and a difficult way to start the school year.

"Andrew was an honor roll student, team captain of the soccer team, and was a member of the tennis team, orchestra and jazz band," said Tim Brady, Principal of Gardner Edgerton High School. "He was an exceptional student and human being, and will truly be missed by the staff and students of Gardner Edgerton."

Hurd was very active involved in soccer, tennis and band.

"Andrew loved the game of soccer and was an extremely devoted teammate and captain. Other players looked to him for leadership and guidance on and off the field," said Andy Weber, GEHS Soccer Coach. "His passion for the game and dedication to the players will carry us through this difficult time."

Hurd had these words posted on his own Facebook page:

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”