Dover-Sherborn High School Offering Grief Services After Senior Owen Bingham Killed In Crash

DOVER (CBS) – Members of the community are coming together to mourn the death of Dover-Sherborn High School senior Owen Bingham, who was killed in a car crash over the weekend.

Students gathered together in a parking lot on Monday morning to spend a moment with a memorial that was set up by other classmates.

"I think it was just an opportunity for them to talk to one another, to grieve a bit, to maybe share some funny stories because Owen had a tremendous sense of humor," said Dover-Sherborn High School principal John Smith.

Grief counselors and therapy dogs will be on hand at the school all week. Smith said the community is heartbroken over Bingham's death.

"He could light up a room. He would go over and ask how your day was and how things were. For him it was important to make sure that others were OK," said Smith.

Bingham was driving a car at around 1 a.m. Saturday when police said it went off the road and crashed. Bingham was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Four other teenagers were hurt but are expected to survive.

Smith described Bingham as a strong student and loyal friend loved by many classmates and teachers.

"He was loved by many peers and teachers," Smith said. "The Dover-Sherborn community is a strong and supportive one. Our teachers, students, community leaders, and parents will help each other through these very difficult times."

Parents can attend a zoom session through Riverside Trauma Center on Monday afternoon if they need help with how to talk to their child about Bingham's death.

Students gathered at Pilgrim Church over the weekend for a vigil remembering Bingham.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday and Friday.