Officials: Teen dies after being thrown from UTV during crash
Published: Oct. 4, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ/Gray News) - A crash in Ohio involving a UTV side by side has resulted in the death of a teenager, according to authorities.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the accident took place around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday in Scioto County.
The driver was operating a Can-Am Maverick eastbound on Slab Run Road when he drove off the right side of the road, according to troopers.
The victim, identified by officials as 17-year-old Trevor Matthews, went off the vehicle and landed on the roadway.
Troopers said he died at the scene.
They also said they believe alcohol was a factor.
Officials are continuing to investigate the crash.
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