Westfield mourns young volleyball player who died in accident

Westfield High School is mourning the loss of Brandon Genlot, a 17-year-old student who died Monday after a car accident in Union County.

According to a report from Westfield Patch, the crash occurred on the Watchung Reservation in Scotch Plains. Investigators determined that only Genlot's vehicle was involved and caught fire after it crashed into a tree, the report said.

Genlot was a senior at Westfield, where he played on the boys volleyball team. He was the Blue Devils' starting libero during the 2024 season and led the team with 251 digs.