TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A mother and her teenage son were killed in a crash Monday morning in east Tallahassee while headed to the Veterans Day parade downtown, according to Tallahassee police.

TPD confirmed that the two teenagers involved in the accident were members of the Rickards High School gang.

Police said the crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. at East Tennessee Street and North Franklin Boulevard.

A pickup truck was traveling east on East Tennessee Street when police said it lost control, went over the median and collided with a sedan traveling west on East Tennessee Street.

The woman inside the sedan died at the scene from her injuries, according to TPD. Their two children were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

One of the teens later died from his injuries. The other is currently hospitalized.

The driver of the truck was treated at the scene, according to TPD.

WCTV contacted the principal of Rickards High School and told him he would not comment until he has more information about what happened and has the opportunity to speak with family members related to the crash victims.

This story will continue to be updated as we learn more.

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