July 4th 2024.
Tragedy struck in Morgan County on Wednesday afternoon when a collision between an off-road vehicle and a pickup resulted in the deaths of two children and two adults. According to State Trooper Gabriel Moltrer, the incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Road C and County Road 31.
The victims, a 22-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman, a 2-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old baby, were all riding in the off-road vehicle, a Polaris RZR. Unfortunately, they have not been publicly identified and their relationship to each other is unknown at this time. It is a heartbreaking tragedy that has left the community in shock and mourning.
The driver of the Polaris RZR, a 22-year-old man, ran a stop sign at the intersection and crashed into a Ram 5500 pickup. The impact was devastating and all four individuals in the off-road vehicle lost their lives at the scene. The driver of the pickup sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital. At this time, their identity has not been released to the public.
Moltrer stated that alcohol or drug use is suspected to be a factor in the crash. However, it is unclear at this time which driver was under the influence. The investigation is still ongoing and the speed of each vehicle at the time of the collision is yet to be determined. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, the community is coming together to support the families of the victims and honor their lives. It is a devastating reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of following traffic laws. Let us all keep the victims and their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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