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Rockingham, Va., teen killed in car crash

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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WSLS 10) - Teammates are remembering a fellow soccer player after he was killed in a car accident. 

Police say East Rockingham High School soccer player Ethan Zander was killed Friday afternoon just hours before he was to play in a game. 

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The 16-year-old's car crossed the center line and was hit by a tractor trailer. 

A fellow teammate was also in the car. He remains in the hospital Monday morning. 

Zander was goalkeeper and team captain. 

The game they were scheduled to play in was canceled. 


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