Prom is a rite of passage that millions of high school students celebrate each year. Girls wear beautiful dresses and boys wear handsome suits, and they sing, dance, and soak in the last few carefree moments of high school. The student body at Ritenour High School in St. Louis elected Jordyn “Lunar” Williams as their prom queen. She posed for photos, looking elegant and excited about life after graduation. But shortly after prom, the queen died, leaving her family and school community reeling.
Lunar was involved in a fatal car accident.
According to a Missouri Highway Patrol report, the deadly accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on May 1, 2026, on southbound Lewis and Clark in North St. Louis County. According to KMOV, Lunar was traveling with her aunt, 53-year-old Cherese Fisher, when 20-year-0ld Devin Daugherty, driving a Cadillac, reportedly sideswiped their car, sending it into the northbound lanes. Fisher’s car hit 28-year-old Andrea Medina’s car as it crossed into oncoming traffic. Lunar, Fisher, and Medina all died. Daugherty reportedly ran from the accident scene.
Police caught up with him a few days later.
The registration found inside the Cadillac led to Daugherty’s mother, per KMOV. The woman told police she was not driving the car at the time of the accident, and her son was not at home. On May 3, his mother called police to tell them her 20-year-old son was home. Daugherty reportedly admitted he’d been driving the night of the accident.
According to online records, Daugherty faces three counts of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and one count of driving with a revoked or suspended license.
The death of the prom queen left the school community heartbroken.
Bruce Green, assistant superintendent for secondary education and lead administrator at Ritenour High School, shared a statement with KMOV following Lunar’s death. He confirmed the district will have resources available to students and staff during this tough time.
“This has been a very difficult time for the Ritenour High School community. This loss is especially hard, as many in our school community have experienced grief over the past month. Moments like this can feel overwhelming,” Green shared in the statement. “At Ritenour High School, Husky Pride is not just something we say. It is how we show up for one another. It is in the way we care, the way we support, and the way we stand together during difficult times. Today, Husky Pride means leading with kindness, being patient with one another, and offering grace.”
Lunar’s mother is equally devastated.
Lunar’s mother, who posts on Facebook as Neptune RainsOn, shared photos of her daughter dressed up for prom.
“My heart is sooo heavy right now! Loosing a child and her aunt at the same time is the unimaginable. Rest easy Jordyn/Lunar Williams and Cherese Fisher,” she wrote in a post. “My heart is broken.”
People in the comments section shared condolences.
“So Sorry Sis this hit the family and friends hard. Love you Always here for you!” a message of encouragement reads.
“I’m so so sorry for your loss!!! Praying for strength and comfort. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you need anything,” someone else added.
Lunar had a bright future that was stolen in an instant. Leaving the scene of an accident is a cowardly action. In the moment, suspects don’t think they’ll get caught. But in 2026, there are cameras everywhere, and it’s just a matter of time. It’s a good thing Daugherty’s mother encouraged him to come forward so the victims’ families can begin to heal.
