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Gatesville High School student killed in rollover crash

"It is with extreme sadness that I inform you that we lost another high school student this morning in an automobile accident," the district wrote in a statement.

GATESVILLE, Texas — A Gatesville High School student was killed in a car crash Thursday, the district wrote in a statement.

According to the Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 7:50 a.m. on FM 107. 17-year-old Chloe Janisch was traveling westbound when she lost control of her pickup.

The pickup rolled over and ejected Janisch, who was not wearing a seat belt, according to DPS.

DPS said the crash is still under investigation. 

"It is with extreme sadness that I inform you that we lost another high school student this morning in an automobile accident," GISD wrote.

Two other Gatesville High students were killed in a crash in April.

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GISD said GHS will remain on normal bell schedule Thursday and Friday, but all students would be exempt from all finals. 

The district also asked parents to pick up their students if they want to leave the high school campus. 

"Our main goal is to avoid having an emotionally distraught student behind the wheel of a car," the district wrote. 

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