Teen Killed in ATV Accident in Raleigh County - State Journal

Full Version | Mobile Edition

Featured Links | Local Job Listings | Who's Who 2009 Winners | West Virginia Legislature | Future of Energy Forum

Health Care Heroes Generation Next Who's Who 55 Good Things Century Club

| EVENTS

Health Care Heroes Generation Next Who's Who Other Events

| MEDIA GUIDE

Newspapers College Newspapers TV Stations Radio Stations College Radio Outdoor

| ABOUT US

Breaking News/Photos/Video

Submit a Story Idea News Philosophy Work With Us Advertise with Us

| ADVERTISE

Where to Buy | Subscribe Now
Renew Subscription
Change Delivery Address

Home > News > Raleigh County

Teen Killed in ATV Accident in Raleigh County
Posted Monday, March 31, 2008 ; 10:39 PM | View Comments | Post Comment
Updated Tuesday, April 1, 2008; 05:22 PM

A second teenager is in the hospital.

Story by Martin Staunton
Email | Bio | Other Stories by Martin Staunton

COAL CITY -- Off-road fun took a deadly turn in Raleigh County Monday.

One teen was killed, another was in the hospital after an ATV crash.

The Raleigh County Sheriff's Department reports the teens were riding the four-wheeler on Coal City Road in Coal City.

Deputies say the 19-year-old driver lost control and struck a power pole.

Both were thrown from the ATV.

The driver was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The 13-year-old passenger was flown to another hospital.

Deputies are not releasing the deceased name pending family notification.

Most Popular Stories on STATEJOURNAL.com	Most Discussed Stories on STATEJOURNAL.com
1. Ohio Valley Toyota Dealers Busy With Recall Business 2. Manchin Tours Storm Damage in Northern West Virginia 3. Manchin Tours Snow-Ravaged Northern Panhandle 4. Report: Drivers Distracted Due to Electronic Devices 5. Advocates of Pro-Choice Ask Legislators to Support Women's Choice	1. Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to DUI Charge 2. Monongalia County Fatal Accident Victim's Estate Files Lawsuit 3. Gov. Joe Manchin Signs School Calendar Law 4. W.Va. Legislature Censured for Allowing Smoking at Capitol 5. Board Will Not Allow Wind Farms In Tazewell County

User Comments [ post comment ]
0 comments have been posted.

Post Your Comments
All fields are Required

Name:

Email:

A valid email address is required to allow State Journal to monitor comments and track users posting inappropriate comments. State Journal does not use these for any type of SPAM operation.

Comments:

Security Code:

Enter the code exactly as you see it above.

NOTE: You may refresh the page to load a new Confirmation Code if this one is unreadable.

I have read and agree to the JOURNAL Commenting Policy
NOTE: It is unlawful to disclose personal information, including names, of minors under 18 involved in any criminal action.

Site Development and Hosting By Citynet