Morehouse College is mourning the deaths of two students who passed on Labor Day. Hugh Douglas and Christion Files Jr. were traveling in East Point, Georgia when the accident occurred, according to Georgia Patrol.
Authorities said the car the students drove was speeding on Church Street when it passed another car inside of a curve. The car with the students inside drove off the road, hitting a power pole. The car rotated again, hitting another poll and then overturning.
The two were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Morehouse issued a statement following their passing.
Morehouse mourns the loss of Hugh Douglas ’25 and Christion Files Jr. ’25, who were involved in a devastating car accident that resulted in their untimely passing on Monday afternoon. Hugh and Christion were not just friends but also roommates during their sophomore year, and their loss is deeply felt by all of us in the Morehouse family.
Hugh Douglas was an exceptional student who displayed immense dedication and promise in pursuing a business administration degree with a concentration in finance. He was a member of the Morehouse Business Association, an AltFinance Fellow, and a Goldman Sachs Fellow, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in his field. Over the summer, he interned at Ares Management Corporation in Los Angeles.
Christion Files Jr. was a remarkable young man who made his mark academically and in extracurricular activities. He was a business administration major with a concentration in marketing. His leadership qualities were evident through his role as the co-captain of the Morehouse Track & Field team, media chair for the Junior Class Council, and as a dedicated member of the Morehouse Business Association. Beyond these achievements, Christion was known for his photography and videography skills, which he used to create high-quality content for students, campus organizations, Morehouse Athletics, and the College’s marketing…
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