A Morehouse College junior was killed in a car crash Thursday morning on Interstate 20 in downtown Atlanta.
Officials identified the student as Jayden Mango, a 20-year-old junior who was studying cinema, television and emerging media studies.
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The school said he was known for his kind heart and involvement within the Morehouse community.
“Jayden’s presence enriched the lives of everyone around him. He was passionate about storytelling and envisioned using his talents to uplift and educate others through the power of media. Beyond his academic pursuits, Jayden was admired for his generous spirit, quiet leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Morehouse ideals of excellence and brotherhood,” officials said.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Mango died in a crash at the Windsor Street exit on I-20 eastbound around 2:01 a.m.
Atlanta police investigators said Mango was a passenger in a Black Hyundai Sonata that suddenly left the roadway. The car went into the grassy median between I-20 and the I-75/I-85 connector before it hit a light pole and guard rail.