The death of Saige Victoria Richardson, a 22-year-old University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduate, has prompted an outpouring of interest following reports linking her passing to a possible car accident. Her family’s funeral announcement confirms that she died on November 4, 2026, alongside her younger sister, Baisley Preshea White, aged 16.
However, important questions remain about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The funeral home’s published obituary does not identify a car accident as the cause of death or provide details about a collision. No verified police statement establishing the circumstances has been identified in the reports reviewed.
What Happened to Saige Richardson?
According to Wright Funeral Service & Crematory, Saige and Baisley died on the morning of November 4. Baisley’s obituary identifies Guilford County, North Carolina, as the location of her death. The available announcement does not specify the location or circumstances surrounding Saige’s passing.
Online searches have connected Saige’s name with a reported car accident, including claims involving North Carolina. Those claims require confirmation from law enforcement or the family before they can be reported as established facts.
Her cause of death has not been publicly disclosed in the funeral home’s announcement.
Who Was Saige Victoria Richardson?
Saige was born on February 9, 2004, in Danville, Virginia, and lived in Collinsville. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she studied biology.
Her education reflected an interest in science and animal care. She worked as a veterinary technician at Westchester Veterinary Hospital, a role that allowed her to put her compassion for animals into practice.
She was also a member of New Beginning Holiness Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, through its Omicron Lambda Chapter.
Her family’s obituary describes someone who enjoyed reading, plants, coffee and tea, and spending time with loved ones. Cacti were among her favorite plants, and green was her favorite color.
Funeral Arrangements and Family Tributes
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory announced that visitation for Saige and Baisley would take place on Wednesday, November 11, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its Martinsville Chapel.
A joint funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at noon at Martinsville High School Auditorium in Virginia.
Saige is survived by her parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, sorority sisters, friends and coworkers.
As relatives and friends prepare to say goodbye, questions about the reported accident remain unanswered. Further details should be guided by confirmed statements from the family or investigating authorities.