Blake Shelton is speaking out about the tragic loss of six high school girls who were killed in a car crash in his hometown of Tishomingo, Okla.

The crash occurred on Tuesday this week (March 22), when the car carrying the teens collided with a semi-truck. All six teens died soon after the incident.

Blake recently honored the teens with a statement about the accident, remembering his own experience with losing a loved one to a car crash. Blake’s older brother, Richie, died after a crash in 1990.

Blake said, “In the wake of yesterday’s unthinkable crash in our small town of Tishomingo, we as a community have all been in shock and broken-hearted.”

He continued, “I personally know the devastation of suddenly losing a loved one in a car accident. But our community is strong and has come together to support and wrap our arms around the families and friends that are hurting the most.”

He added, “There’s no question it will take a long time to heal from this tragedy. Keep the prayers coming.”

3-25-22