ST. FRANCISVILLE - A West Feliciana High School senior was killed in a head-on car crash near the school on Monday afternoon. 

The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said 17-year-old Nicholas David was driving on Bains Road near the campus at 2:45 p.m. when his Ford Mustang crossed the center line on the road and hit a gravel truck. 

Passenger Brayden McEachern was airlifted to Baton Rouge after the wreck with injuries. David died at the scene. 

The driver of the gravel truck was not injured. The vehicle belongs to West Feliciana Parish Government. 

West Feliciana High School will have counselors on campus Tuesday for students. School officials issued the following statement Tuesday morning:

"Our students and staff are struggling with the loss of one of our seniors, Nick David. Nick was a talented welder who was on his way to earning NCCER certifications in welding. His smile and playful personality will be greatly missed by both students and employees. It is going to be a difficult week as we try to wrap our heads around this tragic accident. We have counselors on campus to support our students and staff during this challenging time, and we will continue to keep Nick's family and friends in our prayers."