July 4th 2024.
On a Wednesday afternoon in Morgan County, tragedy struck as an off-road vehicle collided with a pickup, resulting in the deaths of two children and two adults, as reported by the State Patrol. The victims, a 22-year-old man and woman, a 2-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old baby, were all riding in the off-road vehicle, a Polaris RZR, when the crash occurred at the intersection of County Road C and County Road 31 at approximately 3:30 p.m.
State Trooper Gabriel Moltrer spoke about the incident, revealing that the victims have not yet been identified and he is unsure of their relationship to one another. The group was riding together in the side-by-side vehicle when it collided with a Ram 5500 pickup. The impact of the crash proved to be fatal for everyone in the Polaris.
The driver of the pickup, whose identity remains undisclosed, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Moltrer shared that investigators suspect either alcohol or drug use to have played a role in the crash, although it is not yet clear which driver was under the influence. The speed of each vehicle at the time of the collision is also unknown, but Moltrer assured that the investigation is ongoing.
In the aftermath of this devastating accident, it is a sobering reminder of the dangers that can arise from irresponsible driving. As the community mourns the loss of these four lives, we are reminded to always prioritize safety and responsibility when behind the wheel. Sign up for our daily newsletter to stay updated on crime news and receive important updates straight to your inbox. Let us all work together to create safer roads for everyone.
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