FAIRBORN -- Fairborn Schools Superintendent David Scarberry told ABC 22/FOX 45 this afternoon that Christina Maddock, who died from injuries sustained while working in Afghanistan, was in the same graduating class as the late Army Spc. Jesse Snow.
Snow, 25, was killed in action in November 2010 in Kunar Providence.
Scarberry said Maddock and Snow served together in Fairborn's ROTC program and were very good friends.
Scarberry said Maddock was a great student who was involved in lots of school activities.
Matt Kolsky, a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, said they have already raised about $5,000 for the Maddock family. Christina's brother, Jimmy, is a member of that fraternity.
Kolsky said the fraternity learned of Christina's death on Thursday and Jimmy immediately left for Germany, where she died.
The dean of Wright State's College of Liberal Arts will speak to the media at 4 p.m. today about Maddock and her time at the university.
We will be at that press conference and will bring you the very latest on this developing story -- online and tonight on ABC 22 News on FOX 45 News at 6:30.
Earlier coverage:
Wright State Graduate Injured in Afghanistan Dies at German Hospital
FAIRBORN -- A Fairborn High School and Wright State graduate has died while working as a contractor in Afganistan.
Christina Maddock was critically injured on February 13 while serving as a contractor in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to the Delta Tau Delta website, Maddock was flown to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. She died Friday, February 15 as a result of her injuries.
Maddock graduated from Fairborn High in 2003 and from Wright State in 2009.
Maddock was a field support engineer for Intelligence Software Solutions (ISS), based out of Colorado.
"We are deeply saddened and extend our condolences to the family and the Fairborn community," said Melissa Burkett, director of marketing and alliances for ISS.
The company is not commenting on the cause or nature of her death.
ABC 22 & FOX 45 are working on this story to bring you the latest, including local reaction.
PHOTO: Christina Maddock and her brother, Jimmy.
Snow, 25, was killed in action in November 2010 in Kunar Providence.
Scarberry said Maddock and Snow served together in Fairborn's ROTC program and were very good friends.
Scarberry said Maddock was a great student who was involved in lots of school activities.
Matt Kolsky, a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, said they have already raised about $5,000 for the Maddock family. Christina's brother, Jimmy, is a member of that fraternity.
Kolsky said the fraternity learned of Christina's death on Thursday and Jimmy immediately left for Germany, where she died.
The dean of Wright State's College of Liberal Arts will speak to the media at 4 p.m. today about Maddock and her time at the university.
We will be at that press conference and will bring you the very latest on this developing story -- online and tonight on ABC 22 News on FOX 45 News at 6:30.
Earlier coverage:
Wright State Graduate Injured in Afghanistan Dies at German Hospital
FAIRBORN -- A Fairborn High School and Wright State graduate has died while working as a contractor in Afganistan.
Christina Maddock was critically injured on February 13 while serving as a contractor in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to the Delta Tau Delta website, Maddock was flown to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. She died Friday, February 15 as a result of her injuries.
Maddock graduated from Fairborn High in 2003 and from Wright State in 2009.
Maddock was a field support engineer for Intelligence Software Solutions (ISS), based out of Colorado.
"We are deeply saddened and extend our condolences to the family and the Fairborn community," said Melissa Burkett, director of marketing and alliances for ISS.
The company is not commenting on the cause or nature of her death.
ABC 22 & FOX 45 are working on this story to bring you the latest, including local reaction.
PHOTO: Christina Maddock and her brother, Jimmy.