Update: March 3 at 8:30 p.m.
Authorities in Perry County provided an update on social media Tuesday regarding a Saturday ATV crash that left a 16-year-old dead and another individual with serious injuries.
According to Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle, two search warrants have been executed regarding the crash, one on a phone belonging to Noah Back that will "be sent for analysis in another crime we are investigating separate from the accident."
Additionally, Engle and the investigating deputy met with the Commonwealth Attorney John Hansen "to discuss charges in the investigation" on Tuesday.
Engle reports that social services, as well as Perry County Schools, are conducting their own investigations into the crash.
"We will keep the public posted when new developments that can be shared without jeopardizing the integrity of the case can be shared," he wrote on social media.
Update: March 3 at 5 p.m.
Perry County Schools has released a statement regarding an ATV accident over the weekend that left one student dead.
According to the district, no one on the ATV was an employee of the school system; however, one adult had recently volunteered with the district as a basketball coach but is no longer involved in any capacity.
"The Perry County Schools is actively investigating circumstances surrounding the event," PCS said in the statement. "We are committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent process and are working closely with local authorities and relevant agencies."
Update: Mar. 1 at 4:30 p.m.
The Perry County Sheriff's Office has provided more information to the public regarding an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident that resulted in the death of a minor on Saturday.
According to Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle, the department was notified of an ATV accident in the Vicco community around 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Engle stated that a 16-year-old female was driving three passengers in an ATV when she lost control of the vehicle in an embankment. A female minor was in the passenger seat, and two male adults were in the back. In the accident, the female minor sitting in the passenger seat died, and one of the adult males in the back was severely injured.
According to Engle, the Perry County Sheriff's Office suspects the 16-year-old female driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, leading her to lose control of the vehicle. Following the incident, the driver was charged with a DUI (driving under the influence).
Engle said the department is investigating the incident further, including how the driver of the vehicle was able to possess alcohol before the accident.
The Perry County Sheriff's Office will not be releasing the name of the victim nor the name of the driving of the ATV.
Update: Mar. 1 at 2 p.m.
Administrators at Perry County Central High School have confirmed that the one casualty reported from an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident that occurred Saturday evening was a student.
Details regarding the victim, including the child's name and age, have not been released to the public.
Perry County Central High School released a statement via Facebook regarding the fatality, which can be read below.
"It is with the deepest sadness we have learned one of our students at Perry County Central High School was tragically killed in an atv accident Saturday evening.
Our hearts are broken for the student's family, her friends, and our Commodore family. Counselors will be on hand Monday morning as a resource for our students and staff.
Please keep this family and others involved in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come."
Original Story:
An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident in Vicco killed one person Saturday evening, according to the Perry County's Sheriff's Office.
Law enforcement officers stated in a social media post that the incident occurred on Oakwood Avenue.
"Please remember these families in your prayers during this most difficult time for them," said Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle in the social media post.
This is a developing story, and LEX 18 will release more information as it becomes available.
