Northwest High School student killed in crash

A tragic loss tonight in Gaithersburg. A Northwest High School junior dead after a crash early Wednesday morning. Fox 5's Virginia Ureta is live tonight in Gaithersburg with what we know from authorities and people who knew the student. Yeah. And Northwest High School identified the victim as 17-year-old Ethan Ramos. As you can imagine, this has been incredibly difficult for the parents, loved ones, and classmates who are struggling to process the loss of someone so young. Now, we received the letter that was sent to parents from the high school. It reads, in part, Ethan was a very loved member of Northwest High School, as well as Keensview Middle School and Great Seneca Creek Elementary School. He was an avid swimmer and a young man who engaged in rich friendships. Staff remember him as a Kind, thoughtful, and respectful student. He was a valued friend to many, and he will be deeply missed. The crash happened early Wednesday morning near Seneca Creek Trail. Montgomery County Police say officers responded to reports of a crash involving one vehicle. When they arrived, they found a damaged Jeep and the driver, believed to be Ethan Ramos, thrown from the car. Ramos was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but later died. Now, tonight, Fox 5 spoke with family members who tell us they're not ready to speak publicly. Publicly, we also spoke with his swim swim coach at Quince Orchard Swim Academy, the swim club Ramos was a part of. Coach Shannon tells us they canceled all practices today out of respect for the students and families grieving this loss. I'm also told by peers that he had just turned 17 last month. He loved driving his Jeep. He loves sports. Again, a very young man with a life ahead of him gone too soon. And this community is in mourning for this loss. Jim and Angie.