UGA President Jere Morehead issued a statement mourning four students who were killed in a car crash Wednesday night.

A memorial for four UGA students who died in a car crash in Oconee County Wednesday night will be held at 5 p.m. today at Tate Plaza.

The students—Kayla Canedo, 19, of Alpharetta; Brittany Feldman, 20, of Alpharetta; Halle Scott, 19, of Dunwoody; and Christina Semeria, 19, of Milton—were killed on Highway 15 when the Toyota Camry they were riding in crossed the center line and collided with another car at about 9 p.m. Wednesday, according to Georgia State Patrol. The driver, Agnes Kim, 21, of Snellville, is in critical condition, and the other car's driver was hospitalized as well.

The cause of the crash is under investigation, but authorities have said they don't believe alcohol was involved.

UGA President Jere Morehead released a statement on the fatal crash this morning:

We are deeply saddened to learn of the heartbreaking and tragic loss of four students and critical injuries to another student in a terrible car accident last night outside of Athens.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of our students, and we ask that you keep them all in your thoughts and prayers. These outstanding students have been actively involved in our campus community.

The loss of any student is very difficult. A tragedy of this magnitude is truly devastating.

We will come together later today for a gathering of reflection on the lives of these students at the Tate Center Plaza at 5pm today.  All are welcome to attend.

I urge all members of the University community to support each other during this difficult time.  Counseling services will be available for students, as needed, at the University Health Center.

During this time of tremendous sadness, let us draw together as a UGA family and care for each other.

Gov. Nathan Deal has ordered that state flags be flown at half-mast in honor of the students.