Montgomery County Police have confirmed the identity of the 17-year-old who tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on Riffle Ford Road. Ethan Ramos, a junior at Northwest High School in Germantown, was involved in the incident that occurred early on November 11.
The crash took place around 3:19 a.m. when Ramos was driving a 2014 Jeep Wrangler northbound. For reasons that are still being investigated, he lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road, struck several trees, and overturned. Ramos was ejected from the Jeep and later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
In a statement to the community, school officials expressed their condolences, highlighting Ramos’s character and contributions to the school. “Ethan was a very loved member of Northwest High School as well as Kingsview Middle School and Great Seneca Creek Elementary School,” they noted. “He was an avid swimmer and a young man who engaged others in rich friendship. Staff remember him as a kind, thoughtful and respectful student. He was a valued friend to many and he will be deeply missed.”
To support students during this difficult time, counseling services will be made available at the school.
The Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them at 240-773-6620.
