TJ Jenkins & Andrew Sheppard Identified As Victims In Port St. Joe Double-Fatal Crash

Florida teens TJ Jenkins and Andrew Sheppard have been identified as the victims of a fatal vehicle crash in Gulf County that occurred late Saturday night.

In Port Saint Joe on Saturday night, a single-vehicle crash resulted in the deaths of 18-year-old Sheppard and 16-year-old Jenkins.

As per reports, it has been stated that Sheppard was driving a vehicle on CR-386, when the vehicle unexpectedly left the road. The reason behind this occurrence is currently unknown. According to reports, the vehicle proceeded to enter a culvert and subsequently became airborne.

According to official reports, both teenagers were declared deceased due to injuries sustained from blunt force trauma.

According to Port St. Joe Junior Senior High, the following statement was issued regarding the deaths:

The faculty and staff of Port St. Joe High School have expressed their condolences to the families of student-athletes TJ Jenkins and Andrew Sheppard. The Port St. Joe community and Tigershark family are mourning a tragic loss.

At noon today, the doors will be open to provide a gathering place to love on the students and remember the young men. According to the school officials, coaches, school counselors, and staff will be present to offer support to students and their family members who may require it.

The cause of the crash is currently being investigated.