The superintendent of Edmonson County Schools has issued a statement on the death of student Eli Meredith in a vehicular crash in Grayson County.
Eli died on Wednesday, July 16 at University of Louisville Hospital after suffering devastating injuries in a crash in the 4800 block of Owensboro Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Eli, 16, a rising junior, was remembered by Edmonson County Schools Superintendent Brian Alexander with the following statement:
There are moments in life when no words are adequate. We are in the midst of one of those times.
On July 15, 2025, Edmonson County High School student Eli W. Meredith was involved in an auto accident that has resulted in his death. Eli was about to begin his junior year at Edmonson County High School.
Eli was a respected member of his class at Edmonson County High School. He was also a beloved member of our baseball team. In addition to his talent and dedication to his team, Eli was known for his character and selflessness to his coaches and teammates. No young man could become this remarkable and unforgettable without parents such as his, and our hearts hurt with them and the rest of his family during this time.
As our school community deals with this situation and as we try to honor this young man’s life to the best of our ability, I hope and pray that what makes Edmonson County the special place that it is will show during this time of sorrow. We are no better than others, but the love and the care that we show in times like this is truly remarkable and from the heart. As a school community, I hope that we can join together to pay our respects to his family in our own special and respectful way. Plans have been made by Edmonson County High School as well as the baseball team to honor Eli as time goes on. ‘Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat’ are not hollow words; this is a motto we believe in as these plans are put into motion at the appropriate time.
The doors of our school are always open for any student who needs assistance in dealing with this terrible loss. If any student feels they need to reach out to school personnel, please do so.
(Photo: Eli W. Meredith, courtesy of Dermitt Funeral Home)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
