Jacob Keifer Cause of Death – Passed Away: BALLWIN, MO – 15-year-old Jacob Keifer of Ballwin, Missouri and two other high schoolers were killed in a horrific fiery car accident in St. Louis on Sunday.
The crash took place just after 4:00 am on Sunday near Ballwin. According to sources, a 16-year-old teen was driving the vehicle during the single-car crash in west St. Louis County. The car was heading east along Kiefer Creek Road when it struck a tree and burst into fire.
Jacob Keifer and the two other victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The two other victims were identified as 16-year-old Cole Anello, of Manchester and 15-year-old Rhegan Sajben, of Wildwood. Two teens in the car, a boy and girl, both 16 years old were transported to the hospital, where they are being treated.
Keifer and Sajben attend Marquette High School. Anello attended De Smet. This GoFundMe page was created to help the family pay for funeral costs and other expenses at this difficult time. As of this morning, the fundraiser page has raised $14,358 out of a $10,000 goal. Aaron was the most generous donor, donating $500.