****NOT RELATED TO THE ATV ACCIDENT*** Crime Scene (Photos via Imagn)
Back in 2024, Rosman High School juniors Jayden Reynaldo and Layne Jones lost their lives in a four-wheeler crash.

Officials said that alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash and are accusing adults of providing alcohol to minors.

Now, the people who are deemed responsible are set to face punishment.

Three North Carolina adults have been arrested and charged in connection with that fatal ATV accident involving the two teenagers.

35-year-old Ashley Marie Darity faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the incident. Court records show she was indicted on February 10, per WFIN.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement also arrested 33-year-old Patricia Whitehead and 47-year-old Brandon Rathbone in connection with the incident.

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Layne Jones and Jayden Reynaldo were driving a 2015 Polaris Sportsman four-wheeler when they went around a curve and off the road, hitting a tree. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Transylvania County School District released a statement regarding the loss of the two beloved students back then:

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of losing two of our beloved Rosman High School students in a devastating accident,” the district said.

“Our community has been struck by an unimaginable loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these remarkable young individuals.”

Rosman Honored Jayden Reynaldo And Layne Jones With a Heartfelt Tribute

The d3aths of Jayden Reynaldo and Layne Jones had a community in North Carolina in mourning.

State law enforcement confirmed the arrests of three Transylvania County adults for their role in the d3aths.

The two teenagers dying hit the community really hard.

Following the d3aths, fans and students wore orange to express their support and pay tribute to both boys at a football game.

2 Football Players K!ll3d In Horrific ATV Crash

(Not From Actual Scene) Overturned ATV (Photo by Sven-Sebastian Sajak/picture alliance via Getty Images) (Not From Actual Scene)
Three adults have been charged following a fatal ATV crash in which two high school football players lost their lives.

Layne Jones and Jayden Reynaldo were riding an ATV when they slammed into a tree back in August of 2024. The teens had played football for Rosman High School in North Carolina and got on the all terrain vehicle after a party.

Three adults have been charged following the d3aths as they are said to have aided the purchase of alcohol for the underaged kids.

Trio Of Adults Blamed For Fatal ATV Crash

Three people charged following fatal ATV Crash (Photos via WLOS)

According to WLOS, 35-year-old Ashley Marie Darity has been charged with two counts of manslaughter, while Patricia Whitehead, 33, and Brandon Rathbone, 47, are also facing charges. Whitehead is facing two counts of aiding an underage purchase of alcohol, and Rathbone has been hit with one count of the same charge.

Records show that Whitehead and Rathbone supplied the juveniles with alcohol and hosted an underage house party. They are also said to have held a female juvenile up while she performed a keg stand.

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Samantha Jones, the mother of Layne Jones, expressed relief at having found a measure of closure.

“After six months of not really knowing and not understanding really what happened, it kind of comes as a little bit of a relief to get some kind of answers,” she told WLOS. “It’s very appalling that adults would give children alcohol[…] It’s very devastating. It’s a mother’s worst nightmare.”