Kevin Guardado Landaverde Car Accident: In loving memory of Longfellow Middle School student Kevin Guardado Landaverde.

Family, friends and the general Longfellow Middle School community are mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of 14-year-old Kevin Guardado Landaverde.

Early in the morning of Monday, November 20, a tragic accident involving seven teenagers occurred leaving six in critical condition. Two of the teenagers, brothers Kevin and Jay, attended Longfellow MS and McLean HS.

Unfortunately, eighth grader Kevin passed away on Thanksgiving day. His older brother Jay was released from the hospital the same day.

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Thoughts and prayers to Kevin’s family and friends.

Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of this promising being. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please receive our heartfelt condolences.

Feel free to drop condolences messages and prayers for the family and friends of the deceased as it will go a very long way at this difficult time of theirs.

According to USNEWS, Longfellow Middle is a magnet school located in Falls Church, VA, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Longfellow Middle is 1,267 and the school serves 7-8. At Longfellow Middle, 87% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 93% scored at or above that level for reading.