Chelsey King, a beloved member of the Virginia High School Class of 2025, passed away due to injuries sustained in a recent car accident.
Chelsey King graduated from Virginia High School in 2025, where she played volleyball.
She served as the tee ball coach this season at Bristol Virginia Little League.
King stayed away from social media, so little is known about her personal life.
Chelsey King Lost Her Life In A Tragic Car Accident At The Age Of 18
A Volleyball player at Virginia High School, Chelsey King, 18, died due to injuries suffered in a tragic car accident on Friday, June 13, 2025.
As per the reports, she was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Impala and was stopped at the intersection. Once the Impala entered the roadway, it was struck by a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both the driver of the Tahoes and King’s 16-year-old passenger were also injured in the crash.
According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, officers responded to a crash at 11:47 a.m. Friday morning at the intersection of Highway 421 and State Route 44 in Sullivan County.
The report said everyone involved in the crash was wearing a seatbelt. No charges were expected.
Virginia High Volleyball took to its official Facebook handle and mourned the loss of Chelsey. They wrote,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a beloved VHS teammate, classmate, and friend, Chelsey King. To honor her memory and celebrate her life, strength, and spirit we are still gathering in the Senior parking lot this evening at 7:00. This will be a time for reflection, remembrance, and unity as we come together to grieve, support one another, and remember the amazing young lady that Chelsey was to all of us.
Virginia High Volleyball
Bristol Virginia Little League also took to Facebook and offered their heartfelt condolence. They wrote,
Bristol Virginia Little League extends our deepest love and condolences to the Hess family during this incredibly difficult time. 💔 Chelsey King, one of our tee ball coaches this season, was in a horrible car accident and is fighting for her life. She’s only 18… and this has shaken all of us. We’ll be collecting donations to help support the family with whatever they need right now. If you’d like to contribute, you can send donations to the league Cash App at $BristolVALL. If you prefer to give in a different way, please contact Andrea Bailey at 276-608-0255. Please continue to keep Chelsey and the entire Hess family in your prayers. They need all the love and support we can give.
Bristol Virginia Little League
Owner of Just Peachy Nail Salon, Suzanne Marie Johnson, offered her heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Chelsey’s family by stating,
Chelsey King was so sweet always smiling and laughing. Her laugh was like none other. The first time I heard it she was staying the night at the house and I laughed so hard I cried. My heart is so heavy for Lorna Hess and her whole family and for my girls as well loosing a friend so early in life is something that is hard to process. As my girls left the house tonight I found myself hugging them harder and saying please be careful with a knot in my stomach as they left. Chelsey will forever and always be in our hearts
Suzanne Marie Johnson
Other close relatives and family members have also extended their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Chelsey’s family, encouraging them to stay strong during this challenging time.
Virginia High School hosted a memorial on Sunday, June 15, 2025, as per the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).
Chelsey will always be remembered for her unforgettable contributions to Virginia High School. Rest in Heaven, Chelsey King.
Chelsey King Is Survived By Her Parents And Two Siblings
Born in 2007, Chelsey King was raised by her mother, Sarah Hess. According to the source, Sarah is in a relationship with Brandon Marshall, a resident of Virginia.
On June 14, 2025, Sarah took to her Facebook page and asked everyone to pray for her daughter, Chelsey. She wrote,
Please keep my oldest daughter and our family in ur prayers my oldest dr had a bad car accident earlier today and is still in surgery.
Sarah Hess
Recently, Sarah posted a photo of Chelsey as a tribute with the caption,
My beautiful angel we will be together again
Sarah Hess
In the comment section, close ones and relatives poured their heartfelt condolences.
As per the source, Chelsey is also survived by her two siblings, Conner Knight and Christopher King.
Her uncle, Timothy Hess, also poured his heartfelt condolences through his Facebook handle.
Chelsey you the most amazing person I know. Always wanting to do what ever you can for the Lord. Even as a little girl you heart was always helping others. I’m proud to call you my niece. You’ve made me strive. You light up a dark room with joy. Always uplifting people when there down.
Timothy Hess
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Sarah’s step-sister, Justine Shelton, attended Richlands High School and later completed the CNA Program at Southwest Virginia Community College. S
- Sarah’s cousin, Leah Dingus, is from Castlewood, Virginia, and attended Twin Springs High School.
