MEQUON, Wis. — A Fox Point teen has died from a crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon on his way to swim practice at Cedarburg High School, according to his swim coach.
The family and his swim coach identified the victim as 16-year-old Grant Freeze.
According to authorities, Freeze was driving westbound on Pioneer Road at N. Klug Lane when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck an eastbound dump truck driven by a 57-year-old Town of Cedarburg man.
Freeze was extricated from his vehicle and was flown by Flight for Life to a nearby hospital. His family says he will not survive.
The 57-year-old male was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Freeze was an avid swimmer and a big part of the Ozaukee swimming community. He recently set state records in swimming for his age group.
According to his coach, Stephen Keller of Ozaukee Aquatics, Grant had a heart of gold.
"Swimming was his life," Keller said. "As a competitor, as a racer, he supported everyone... Everybody needs to know Grant's story, and this is what is real important to the family."
Keller offered support to his swimmers at practice Thursday and Friday, sharing an inspiring message from his parents.
"It's okay to be sad," Keller said. "It's okay to be whatever. Grant would want you in the water... He would not want this to interfere with your goals."
Watch: Teen swimmer killed in crash on way to practice in Ozaukee County
Grant recently got his driver's license, and he signed up to be an organ donor. Doctors will harvest his organs this weekend, a move that Keller lauded for its bravery, since it will help save others.
"16-year-olds don't do that," Keller said. "16-year-olds don't think they are going to die."
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