Local Teen Dies in Tragic Accident

Tragedy struck Menifee today as a car travelling down McCall Blvd. lost control and crashed, injuring four local teenagers and striking a ...


Tragedy struck Menifee today as a car travelling down McCall Blvd. lost control and crashed, injuring four local teenagers and striking a fifth person.

Two of the teenagers, Connor Fritz and Greg Gonzalez, are seniors at Heritage High School, scheduled to walk at graduation this Saturday. The other two boys, Donovan Adams and Michael Navarette, graduated last June from Heritage with the class of 2011.

Unfortunately, Donovan Adams passed away this evening after the accident that occurred around 3:30 this afternoon. An impromptu memorial was held at the high school football stadium in his honor.



Hundreds of students, community members, staff, and alumni gathered around candles and photos of Donovan, paying their respects to a student who touched the hearts of many.

Donovan's Facebook page is filled to the brim with posts from mourning friends and family members paying their last respects. Countless posts annotate his successes in life as a student, an athlete, and a beloved friend and family member. It is true what they say, "only the good die young."

Donovan Adams was a star athelete and was well known and loved on the Heritage
High School campus.


The condition of the other boys is currently unknown, but thoughts and prayers from the community for them and their families are truly appreciated.

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  1. this is my step brother :'(

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  2. This breaks my heart. Donovan's mom, Eileen has lived in my neighborhood for over 20 years, and he grew up here. Such a tragedy!

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  3. This is so sad. My heart goes out to these boys and their family.

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  4. My son was 25 years old, so I know how you feel. I found that the trust in the Lord and a lot of time has been my healing.
    Sincerely,
    Lorraine Smith

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  5. He was a good kid a good foot ball player at my school he will be missed dearly

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  6. As a parent of a Heritage football player, my heart goes out to the families and friends of these boys. Hopefully the survivors will use this experience to teach others.

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  7. i know him i work at Heritage he always had a beautiful smile on his face...you will be miss...my prayers are with his family...

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  8. I feel so bad for everyone in that accident....iam so sory..RIP Donovan..

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  9. may God be with his family at a time like this.

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  10. donovan is one of a kind♥ he will always be loved and NEVER forgotten! no one can compare

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  11. Adams Family may God give you the stregth to go through this. Prayers are with you. GOD bless you all

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  12. im in shock..! i can't believe this, we graduated in the same year and we had a couple of classes together, such a great person with an awesome attitude and charisma. my heart goes out to his family, R.I.P Donovan Adams.

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  13. This report is wrong no one was struck only 4 in car not 5. Vary sad praying for the boys

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  14. R.I.P. Dono, may God bless and keep you. Words can't describe how truly inspirational you have been. I am honored to have you as my nephew. I really enjoyed hearing about your accomplishments in life, my sister must be very proud of her son. I really hope you are in a better place watching over her as well as your brother & sister. To the other families & friends of the kids involved, I wish you strength & blessings in this rough time, my prayers are with you. ~Jon

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  15. its hard to say this has happened but this kid was very athletic and loved his family and friends deeply.he will truly be missed will never be forgotten!! we love u donovan god bless to ur family and every body else who was involved in this car acciedent i love u guys:donovan adams,micheal naverette,connor fritz,and gregory gonzalez.. love katlyn haney,summer etchebarren,and kaylee meyers

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  16. R.I.P Donny.! I don't understand why God took you, but he did ..you were a one of a kind person<3 im so very thankful I got to know you:) you will forever be my daddy panther!! Love you Donovan:*~odessa

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  17. R.I.P Donny, You will be missed! You are playing ball with the big man now, and in a much better place. I cant wait to see you again someday, with that million dollar smile<3
    #DoingItForDonny

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