Two Teenagers from Great Falls Killed in Crash Near Post Falls, Idaho

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By The Associated Press

Friends, family and faculty are in shock, after a car crash claims the life of two local Great Falls high school students. The two teens were killed in a four vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Post Falls on Monday Night.

The victims have been identified as 16-year old Destiney Moore and 17-year old Michael Martinez. The two were boyfriend and girlfriend and attended Great Falls High together. They were making their way to Washington so that Destiney could undergo dialysis. Her best friend tells News Channel Five it was a trip she made monthly because of kidney failure. And Idaho State Police say this trip was crucial. Destiney was going to potentially be matched up with a living donor for a new kidney.

Mitchell Smithson, a Great Falls High student and friend of Martinez says, "They were the kinds of friends that would always be there for you."

Fred Anderson, Principal at Great Falls High tells News Channel Five, "I think every time something like this happens, it tears a little piece of your soul out and the closer your are to the students and the school, the harder it is."

Destiney Moore, a freshman and Michael Martinez, a senior and member of the school's soccer team were killed after police say Destiney's mother Tracy Moore, lost control of her SUV and crossed into oncoming traffic. The SUV was hit by a car and a pickup truck with a snow plow. Destiney Moore died at the scene of the crash, while Martinez later died at the hospital.

Now, friends and faculty are mourning the loss of these two teens, who lives were tragically cut short. Smithson notes, "I heard from one of my friends almost right when I woke up so from that moment, I didn't know how to react, I was shocked."

Nicole Wagner, Destiney's best friend says, "Destiney Moore and Mike are gone. And I really miss them cause I've known them since 6th grade. At least Destiny. I just met Mike this year or last year and she was my best friend and I just wish she was here with me right now. "

And students say getting through a day of classes and homework will be difficult as they try and cope with the loss of their two friends. When asked how students are coping, Smithson says, "Theyre coping with it and others cope with it by crying. Some try to hold it in, I'm trying my best to hold it in."

Principal Anderson notes, "It's one of those things that you never expect to happen and when it happens, it really impacts the entire school."

Destiney Moore's mother, along with a five year old child that was in the car at the time of crash are listed in satisfactory condition at a Washington hospital as of Wednesday evening.

The Great Falls School District says counselors have been made available to anyone who needs someone to talk to, and that includes students, teachers and even parents.

6:42 PM gabbyy. . . wrote ...

Mic && Destiney. .Wow I dont evenn know whut to sayy. Well they were the to most amazing peoplee. Destiney. .Very drama free and soo pretty. And mic. .Well everyonee liked mc. .Haha who didnt.! They were the cutest couplee. But the two most peoplee im really srry for is Briana && cousinnn Faith): I lovee youu bothh.!! -R.i.P<33

Monday, Mar 15 at 4:01 PM Anonymous wrote ...

destiney moore &mic martinez were the best &the cutest couple that will b loved &missed. REST IN PEACE DES & MIC <333.

Thursday, Mar 4 at 12:52 PM mariah edmonds wrote ...

destiny was a beautiful young girl that was sweet and respectful girl. everyone aperricated her and mike was a cool guy that caredd about everyone alot who respected alot people and everyone appericates mike too. we all love mike n destiny !!!!!!!! they are sweet people and respectful people. to destinys family im sorry to hear about your daughter:( destiny is always gonna be in our hearts so is mike. even destiny isnt a live destiny is watching over us no matter what . i love you destiny n mikes family alot !!!!!!!!!!!! <3<3<3<3 you guys just stay strong kk love ya <3 always mariah edmonds

Wednesday, Mar 3 at 3:16 PM mariah edmonds wrote ...

i new mike and i kinda new destiny but destiny and mike were such a cute couple and destiny was a sweet girl and mike was such a sweet guy :( its very sad that they died but they are happy up in heaven now so ya :(those guys were very amazing ppl and everyone really appericated them alot. mike and destiny are very sweet ppl!!!!!!!!!!thanks for everything mike and destiny that you guys have one for me . i really mis u guyz alot n i hope u guyz are happy now love you guyz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 always mariah

Wednesday, Mar 3 at 11:19 AM tashina wrote ...

omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i still cry:(how hourabal R.I.P

Sunday, Feb 14 at 3:25 AM jc and mariah wrote ...

i miss mike and destiny they were such a cute couple and they were amazing people that had wonderful hearts and were very caring!!!!!! i love them so much they ment alot to me

Tuesday, Feb 2 at 9:37 PM ?????? wrote ...

when thiis happened my best friend destiny moore got killed a week later!!! i loved her lik she was my lil sis we known eachother since pre school until this day i still cry bout her being gone:(

Thursday, Jan 7 at 2:09 PM Gabby wrote ...

after the accident i found out destiny was my cousin so is briana! i was really shocked. i sorta new destiny but not very well. i didbt know mike thought. i love destiny and it's really sucky she died so young!

Tuesday, Jan 5 at 3:09 PM Jacob powell wrote ...

She was the hottest chick in the whole school. but,she was a great friend too xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Tuesday, Jan 5 at 3:00 PM Justin ohlsen wrote ...

I feel sorry I wish I got to know her better. She was a very nice girl and she had a nice smile at school every day.

Monday, Dec 21 at 12:56 PM sarina wrote ...

i ikss them so much they were like brother asnd sister too me

Saturday, Dec 19 at 2:04 AM King72 wrote ...

mic was like a brother to me and destiny she was pritty kool they where planing to get married :( R.I.P-loren heavyrunner

Friday, Dec 18 at 12:30 PM mariah mader wrote ...

i knew dezzie not alot tho..winona is my friend wich is destineys cuzzin..i seen mike around...it is very sad that they had to go so early..R.i.P!

Friday, Dec 18 at 9:33 AM A.J. Walsh wrote ...

I knew Mic, he was an awesome person. I'll miss he a lot. Homies 4 Life.....

Friday, Dec 18 at 4:02 AM C.J. wrote ...

I knew destniney. its tragic that this happened. my prayers go to her family

Thursday, Dec 17 at 6:37 PM shelly morris wrote ...

MY FRIENDS AN I WENT PASS THE ACCIDENT WE WERE JUST FINISHING X-NAS SHOPPING. IT WAS A VERY SHOCKING SIGHT. MY PRAYER AND BEST WISH GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Thursday, Dec 17 at 1:06 PM Janessa Ganuelas wrote ...

I knew Destiney but not well enough.She was so sweet.Destiney was in two of my classes. Gym and English. She was always trying her best.I can't imagine what her sister is going through. When you are close to somebody. And you lose them. You feel confused,angry,and frustated. Most of all you wonder why it happened. We will miss you, Destiney.

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