Oklahoma City, OK : John Marshall student killed in single-vehicle crash on Portland Avenue near N.W 122nd Street on Friday, April 17, 2015

John Marshall High School is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old student athlete who died on Friday after the SUV he was riding in hit a power pole on Portland Avenue near N.W 122nd Street.

Family identified the victim as Cleatis “C.J” Davis.

“He just had a larger-than-life personality,” said his mother Lisa Roberts .

The accident occurred on the east side of John Marshall Mid-High School.

Oklahoma City police say a white Jeep Liberty struck a power pole causing outages in the area.

Two other male students, including the driver, were taken to OU Medical Center for trauma. The extent of their injuries are unknown at this time.

“It’s surreal,” said Roberts.

The single mom was on scene for hours following the tragedy. She told KOCO 5 the two shared an unbreakable bond.

“He always knew if I was having a bad day or a good day,” she said, “He’d always say, ‘Mama I love you,’” she said. "Every phone call I had with him we always ended with I love you. We never went a day without saying that. He knows without a doubt that I love him.”

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. It’s believed speed may have been a factor.

In light of the accident a number of activities have canceled at John Marshall. Grief counselors will be available on Monday for students and staff.

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Family of John Marshall student killed in crash remember vibrant athlete