The community of Maury County is in mourning after the loss of a sophomore student from Culleoka Unit School in a car accident last Friday afternoon. The Maury County Fire Department responded to the scene at Mooresville Pike in Columbia, where the single-vehicle rollover claimed the life of 16-year-old Kayden Briley Patterson.

Culleoka Unit School has expressed its deep sorrow over the incident and is offering support to both students and staff. As per WSMV , the school said, "In response, our district’s crisis support team is prepared to assist students and their families during this difficult time. We understand the importance of providing a supportive space for students to process their emotions, and counselors will be available at school on Monday to offer guidance and care." Maury County Public Schools echoed this sentiment in their reposted statement, offering thoughts and prayers to Patterson’s family and the school community.

Further details about the crash came from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, which has concluded an investigation but is awaiting a report from the investigating trooper. The Maury County Fire Department Deputy Chief Richey Schatz confirmed the accident involved a single occupant, as noted in an article by The Tennessean .

Aligned with Patterson’s passion for vehicles, a family friend requested the presence of unique cars, motorcycles, or trucks during the funeral services scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, as mentioned in an article by WKRN . The tight-knit community has shown an outpouring of support, with hundreds of reactions and comments on social media pages following the school's and district's posts.