Tragic Loss: Rising Star Diver Dies in Devastating Accident Just Before Graduation

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A Massachusetts high school community is in mourning.

2-time Massachusetts diving titlist Maisey O’Donnell, along with her Concord-Carlisle High School companions Jimmy McIntosh and Hannah Wasserman, tragically lost their lives in a car crash in Florida, approximately a month before they were set to graduate from the Boston-adjacent school. A fourth occupant, an 18-year-old female, is still fighting for her life in critical condition.

18-year-old high school seniors were driving an SUV along the Florida Panhandle’s highway around 9:30 PM on April 21, which was their school’s initial day of spring break. Unfortunately, as they traveled, their vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer that was making a U-turn in the median strip, according to the Florida Highway Patrol’s statement to TopMob News.

After crossing over the central divider and both eastbound traffic lanes, the vehicle carrying the teenagers came to a stop off the road, according to police. They reported that Jimmy, who was driving, and Hannah sadly lost their lives at the scene. Maisey and an unidentified fourth passenger were severely injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.

A Massachusetts high school community is in mourning.

The two-time state diving champion, Maisey O’Donnell, along with her fellow students Jimmy McIntosh and Hannah Wasserman from Concord-Carlisle High School, tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Florida, approximately a month before they were set to graduate from the Boston area school. An 18-year-old woman, who was also in the vehicle, is currently fighting for her life in critical condition.

18-year-old high school seniors were cruising down Florida Panhandle’s highway at around 9:30 PM on April 21, kickstarting their school’s spring break trip, when their SUV clashed with a tractor-trailer that was attempting a U-turn on the paved median. This information was reported by the Florida Highway Patrol to TopMob News in a statement.

As a committed follower, I’m sharing an incident that occurred: The vehicle we were traveling in crossed the central divider, traversing both eastbound lanes, before coming to a halt off the roadway, as reported by the authorities. Tragically, Jimmy, who was behind the wheel, and Hannah did not survive the accident, their lives taken at the scene. Maisey and the fourth, unidentified passenger were rushed to a hospital in critical condition.

According to the police statement, both the male drivers (aged 19 and 23) of the tractor-trailer managed to avoid injury.

Following the tragedy, officials in their school district shared their grief.

The community at Concord-Carlisle High School has been informed about a heartbreaking car accident that occurred on Monday night in Florida, which sadly resulted in the deaths of two seniors, Jimmy McIntosh and Hannah Wasserman. This was confirmed by Dr. Laurie Hunter, Superintendent of Concord-Carlisle Regional School District, in a statement released on April 22, as reported by Boston TV station WCVB.

The message went on to say, “We extend heartfelt sympathies to Hannah’s and Jimmy’s loved ones at this difficult moment. Our school family and the communities of Carlisle and Concord will all share the profound sorrow of their loss.

Later on that same day, the superintendent provided an update, stating: “It was confirmed that a third senior from CCHS, Maisey O’Donnell, had unfortunately passed away this afternoon. In a recent statement, she mentioned that Maisey is enrolled in an organ donation program, with her family hoping that it might lend significance to these senseless tragedies.

In a heartfelt manner, Maisey was often characterized as warm-hearted, amusing, and intellectually gifted. Her laughter, particularly during moments when the world seemed insignificant compared to our shared joy, will forever hold a cherished place in my memory. To those fortunate enough to know her, she was truly extraordinary – radiant with light and brimming with potential. I’m at a loss as to how to navigate life without you. You were an inspiration and guiding beacon for everything I endeavored to achieve.

Emmy expressed that she’ll forever cherish every car ride to school, family trips, grocery shopping, and gym outings with her sister. She went on to say, “Everyone adores you so much,” and added that she believes her sister will continue to watch over her. Emmy pledged to make her proud and wished her peace.

Maisey, who was all set to go to Williams College, got numerous messages of appreciation from friends and relatives on social networking sites instead.

She couldn’t find the right words. She never imagined this moment would arrive,” Emmy O’Donnell wrote on Instagram, April 22, sharing photos of them both. “You were not just my sister, but my best friend. There was hardly a day when you weren’t there for me in my toughest times.

Speaking about Maisey, she was incredibly kind-hearted, amusing, and intelligent. Reminiscing about the past, there were moments when it seemed like nothing else mattered but us sharing laughter. To those who knew her, she was truly exceptional – a beacon of light and untapped potential. I find myself at a loss without her. She served as my inspiration and model in every aspect of my life.

Emmy shared that she’ll forever cherish every car ride to school, family vacations, grocery trips, and gym outings with her sister. She also expressed that everyone adores her deeply. Emmy believes her sister will always be looking over her, and she vows to make her proud. Rest in peace was her wish.

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2025-04-23 22:47