Students, staff, and other members of the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center community are being encouraged to wear purple on Thursday, in memory of the teen who died in a traffic accident.

Brock Jones, 16, was killed in a single-car crash Friday along Scotts Corners Road near Jones Road in Palmyra Township in Portage County.

An MCCTC Facebook post says purple was the students' favorite color. "Wearing it is a simple yet powerful way we can come together to honor his memory, his spirit, and the light he brought into our lives," the post states.

According to state troopers, the crash happened around 10 p.m. and involved a 2024 Chevrolet Camaro with four teenagers inside.

State Troopers say a 17-year-old female was driving with three passengers between the ages of 16 and 18, including a teenager from Lake Milton.

 Jones was a junior in the welding program at the school. A representative for MCCTC said the teen's home district was Springfield Local Schools, but he had previously been a student at the Boardman Local School District as well.

"Brock was a bright, hardworking young man with a promising future, and he will be missed dearly by his classmates, teachers, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him," said a post on MCCTC's Facebook page.

Additionally, the Lake Milton teenager was also a student at MCCTC.

The school also posted a GoFundMe to donate to Jones's family. You can donate by clicking here.

The preliminary investigation found that the Camaro drove off the right side of the roadway into a ditch, causing the car to hit a utility pole and several small trees before overturning.

Scotts Corners Road was closed for three hours during the investigation and the crash remains under investigation.

Officials believe speed was a factor.

The three other teens in the car were treated for minor injuries.