Tuesday, May 27, 2008
ATV Deaths In Pike and Floyd Counties
This Memorial Day weekend two teens died in separate, but similar accidents. The Kentucky State Police said Sunday afternoon, an unidentifed teenage boy, and, 16-year old Brianna Castle, were riding their four-wheeler on Branham Road in Hippo in Floyd County, when the ATV flipped. Castle was flown to St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, where she died early Monday morning. The driver was taken to ARH in McDowell.
Sunday, in Pike County, KSP says a 13-year old boy and 12-year old Sarah Colley were riding their ATV along a railroad in Virgie when it got stuck in gravel. When they attempted to free it, the vehicle tipped into the creek. Both were taken to the Pikeville Medical Center, where Colley died.
The names and conditions of the boys have not yet been released.
Sunday, in Pike County, KSP says a 13-year old boy and 12-year old Sarah Colley were riding their ATV along a railroad in Virgie when it got stuck in gravel. When they attempted to free it, the vehicle tipped into the creek. Both were taken to the Pikeville Medical Center, where Colley died.
The names and conditions of the boys have not yet been released.