Funeral arrangements made for teens killed in fatal crash near Hanover, Ont.

Funeral arrangements have been made for three teens who died in a midday collision near Hanover last week.

The teens were students at John Diefenbaker Senior School in Hanover.

They died on Nov.11 when the car they were in left the road and rolled several times.

The teens have been identified as 17-year-old Damon Davis from Hanover, 16-year-old Haley Keffer of Holstein, and 16-year-old Tyson Varley, also from Holstein.

A fourth teen was taken to hospital where they were listed in critical but stable condition.

Damon Davis

A public visitation will be held at Hanover’s Mighton Funeral Home on Nov. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to his obituary.

A private family funeral service will be held, but the service will be recorded and made available for the public to view in the following days, “allowing the community a chance to grieve in the comfort of their own homes.”

“He loved to be loud and do things his way, but under that tough exterior laid a little boy with a huge heart,” the obituary reads.

He had been looking forward to obtaining and finishing his specialist high skills major at JDSS, where he was in the application process for automotive service technician.

Damon is survived by parents Andrew and Lisa, and siblings Connor and Abby, and girlfriend Abrianna.

Damon’s loved ones ask any that any memorial donations be made to the London Children’s Hospital as appreciated expressions of sympathy.

Haley Keffer

An honouring of Haley’s life will be held at the Elmwood Community Centre at 38 Concession Rd. 10 on Dec. 7, 2025, at 1 p.m., with a casual celebration of her life to follow until 5 p.m., according to her obituary.

“Haley loved to wear mismatched socks, so please mix it up, wear casual clothing and join us, as we honour her life,” the obituary reads.

Haley is survived by parents Stacy and Sarah, and brother Josh.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to an online fundraiser to help assist Haley’s family as they navigate her loss.

Tyson Varley

A celebration of life will be held at the Egremont Optimist Club in Holstein on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to his obituary.

Tyson is survived by parents Daniel and Maryellen, and siblings Makenna and Violet.

“He was well known for his love of cars and tinkering with them. He knew well how to make and fix things. He had a passion for lawnmowers, four-wheeling and mud,” his obituary reads. “He was working hard on his dream of becoming a small engine mechanic.”

If desired, memorial contributions in his memory can be made to an online fundraiser.

Landon Preiss-Hillier

The fourth victim of the crash who remains in hospital has since been identified as 17-year-old Landon Preiss-Hillier.

In an email to CTV News, Moe Gurgi, general manager of Hanover Honda, confirmed Landon first joined the dealership as a co-op student and was since welcomed as a part-time team member.

Gurgi says Landon was exposed to a variety of dealership operations, including the service and parts departments with day-to-day tasks, and assisted with basic administrative duties.

“Landon approached every task—big or small—with a great attitude and a willingness to learn, which made him stand out immediately,” Gurgi wrote. “He became a valued and well-liked part of our team very quickly.”

An online fundraiser has been created to support Landon and his family.

“This has been an incredibly difficult time for our staff and for the community,” Gurgi wrote. “We’ve been deeply moved by the support shown for Landon and the families affected.”