SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A 13-year-old teenager has died following a fatal ATV crash in Scioto County. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Big Bear Creek Lake in Lucasville.
According to Sheriff David Thoroughman, 13-year-old Kash Barnes from Laurelville was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness informed law enforcement that they were riding on the trails when they came across the crash. The witness stated that they noticed the headlights of the teen’s ATV from a slight drop-off. As they approached, they discovered that the ATV was on top of the child.
The crash is currently being investigated, and the body of Barnes has been transported to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office for an official autopsy.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is urged to contact Deputy Roger Drake at 740-354-7566.