COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — A second teen has died following a single vehicle crash in Cockeysville that occurred last Friday. Sixteen year old Andrew Holden Sober succumbed to his injuries on Thursday. Eighteen year old Ryan Duvall also died in the crash. According to investigators, the car was traveling south on Poplar Hill Road when it struck a tree. Police have not yet revealed what led to the crash, but according to organizers of fundraising campaigns for the victims, all four teens occupying the car were on their way home from eating and playing golf. Two other teens survived: Liam O’Donoghue, 16, who lost his left arm and suffered two fractured femurs, and Orion Kicklighter, who is also recovering. The crash remains under investigation.

The Crash: A Deadly Night on Poplar Hill Road

The crash occurred on a Friday night, April 30 or May 1, 2026 (the original article says “last Friday” and the death on Thursday, May 7). The location is Poplar Hill Road in Cockeysville, Maryland. Cockeysville is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, approximately 15 miles north of downtown Baltimore. Poplar Hill Road is a local road, likely a two lane route with curves, hills, and trees lining the roadway. At night, the road would have been dark. Streetlights are sparse in suburban areas. Headlights provide the only illumination.

According to investigators, a car was traveling south on Poplar Hill Road when it left the roadway and struck a tree. The impact was severe. Trees are immovable objects. When a vehicle strikes a tree at speed, the front end crumples, the engine is pushed back into the passenger compartment, and the occupants are subjected to extreme deceleration forces. The car sustained catastrophic damage.

The crash scene was chaotic. Emergency responders from the Baltimore County Fire Department and police arrived quickly. They found multiple victims trapped inside the wreckage. Firefighters used hydraulic extrication tools to free the occupants. Four teenagers were in the car. Two were killed. Two were seriously injured.

The Victims: Andrew Holden Sober, 16, and Ryan Duvall, 18

Andrew Holden Sober was 16 years old. He was a student at Calvert Hall College High School, a private Catholic school for boys in Towson, Maryland. He died from his injuries on Thursday, May 7, 2026, after fighting for nearly a week. His family was by his side.

Ryan Duvall was 18 years old. He was also a student at Calvert Hall College High School. He died at the scene or shortly thereafter. His name was previously reported in earlier news.

Both boys were described as beloved members of the Calvert Hall community. They were friends, classmates, and teammates. Their deaths have left a profound void in the school and the wider community.

The original article does not provide extensive biographical details about Andrew or Ryan. That information will emerge in the coming days as family members speak to the media and as obituaries are published. What is known is that they were young, that they were from the Baltimore area, and that they are gone. They were on their way home from a night of eating and playing golf when the crash occurred.

The Survivors: Liam O’Donoghue, 16, and Orion Kicklighter

Two other teens survived the crash. Liam O’Donoghue, 16, and Orion Kicklighter. Both are students at Calvert Hall College High School.

Liam O’Donoghue suffered catastrophic injuries. He lost his left arm and will need a prosthetic replacement. He also suffered two fractured femurs, the large bones in the upper legs. These injuries will require extensive surgery, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. He will need to learn to walk again. He is a student athlete, and his life has been permanently altered. Despite the severity of his injuries, he is expected to survive. He is currently in the hospital, recovering.

Orion Kicklighter also survived. His injuries have not been detailed, but he is also in the hospital and is expected to recover.

Both boys are making positive progress. According to a letter sent to families from Calvert Hall College High School principal Dr. Andrew Moore, the two students who were in the car on the night of the crash are “making positive progress,” with Dr. Moore adding there is hope that both students will be moved out of the intensive care unit.

The Investigation: Determining the Cause

The crash remains under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department. Investigators have not yet revealed what led to the crash. Key questions include:

• Why did the car leave the roadway? Was the driver speeding? Was the driver distracted? Was the driver impaired? Did a mechanical failure occur? Was there an animal in the road?

• Who was driving? The driver’s identity has not been released. It could have been one of the deceased or one of the survivors.

• Were the occupants wearing seatbelts? Seatbelt use is a critical factor in crash survivability. The original article does not specify.

• Were road conditions a factor? Was the pavement wet? Was there debris on the roadway? Was the lighting adequate?

Crash reconstruction experts will analyze skid marks, debris patterns, and the final resting position of the vehicle. They will also examine the car’s event data recorder, or black box, which can provide information about its speed and the driver’s actions before the crash.

Toxicology tests will be performed on the driver, if they are deceased, or on the surviving driver if they are able to provide a sample. The results may take weeks to be finalized.

The School’s Response: Grief and Support

The Calvert Hall College High School community is in mourning. Principal Dr. Andrew Moore sent a letter to families addressing the tragedy. He wrote that even with the positive updates about the survivors, the school is holding the other two families close in their hearts. “During these unimaginably difficult days, we continue to offer them our deepest prayers, compassion, and support,” Dr. Moore said.

The school has made counselors available to students and staff. A memorial service is being planned. The school will also likely hold a vigil or a moment of silence.

The Fundraising Campaigns

Organizers of fundraising campaigns for the victims have provided some details about the night of the crash. According to those campaigns, all four teens were on their way home from eating and playing golf. They were likely in good spirits, looking forward to the weekend. Then tragedy struck.

GoFundMe pages have been established for the families of the victims and for the survivors’ medical expenses. The campaigns have raised thousands of dollars, reflecting the community’s support.

Liam O’Donoghue’s Long Road to Recovery

Liam O’Donoghue’s injuries are life changing. Losing an arm is a devastating loss for anyone, especially for a young athlete. He will need a prosthetic arm, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars. He will need extensive physical therapy to learn to use the prosthetic and to regain function. The fractured femurs will require surgery to insert metal rods or plates. He will be on crutches or in a wheelchair for months. He will need to learn to walk again.

The community has rallied around Liam. A separate fundraiser has been set up to cover the cost of a prosthetic arm and rehabilitation. The response has been overwhelming.

The Community: Cockeysville and Baltimore in Mourning

The Cockeysville and greater Baltimore communities are mourning the loss of Andrew Sober and Ryan Duvall. The crash has shaken the area, especially the Calvert Hall family. Parents are hugging their children tighter. Students are grieving the loss of their friends.

The crash also serves as a reminder of the dangers of teenage driving. Young drivers are inexperienced. They may be more likely to speed, to be distracted, or to make poor decisions. The tragedy has sparked conversations about driver education, seatbelt use, and the importance of safe driving.

Holding Onto Memories

As the investigation continues and the community mourns, the families and friends of Andrew Holden Sober and Ryan Duvall are left to do the hardest work of all. They must hold onto their memories of their loved ones while also confronting the reality of their deaths. They must grieve their losses while also supporting the survivors. They must find a way to go on without them.

Andrew was 16. Ryan was 18. They had their whole lives ahead of them. They had dreams that will never be fulfilled, love that will never be given, moments that will never be experienced. That is the unspeakable tragedy of young death. It is not just the loss of what was. It is the loss of what could have been.

But what was still matters. The years that Andrew and Ryan lived, the people they loved, the joy they brought, the memories they created these things are not erased by their deaths. They remain. They are the inheritance of their families, their friends, and everyone who knew them. And as long as those memories are held and shared and cherished, Andrew Holden Sober and Ryan Duvall will never truly be gone.

Conclusion: A Community Shattered, A Long Road Ahead

The deaths of Andrew Holden Sober, 16, and Ryan Duvall, 18, in a single vehicle crash on Poplar Hill Road in Cockeysville, have left a family shattered and a community in mourning. Two other teens, Liam O’Donoghue and Orion Kicklighter, survived with serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation. As the community gathers to support the families and the survivors, they hold onto hope for Liam’s recovery and pray for the souls of Andrew and Ryan.

Rest in peace, Andrew Holden Sober and Ryan Duvall. You were loved. You will be missed. And your memories will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew you. Gone too soon, forever remembered.