A middle school student/athlete has been killed in an ATV accident in Harlan County.
Kentucky State Police responded Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:40 to Reed Road in the Putney community of Harlan County. Troopers arrived and found that 14-year-old Timothy Hickson, of Harlan, was killed when the ATV he was operating, a 2015 Polaris Ranger, rolled over on top of him.
Officials said he was not wearing a helmet, according to WYMT.com.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Harlan County Coroner’s Office.
Harlan Independent Schools issued the following statement on Hickson’s death:
The Harlan Independent School District would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Harlan Middle School student Timothy Hickson. Timothy was special to many people and brought many smiles to his friends and staff in the hallways and classrooms at HMS. Timothy also participated in many sports where he was able to enjoy the games that he loved while spending time with the friends he loved even more. No words can truly describe how much Timothy meant to so many. We all mourn this tragic loss and send our prayers to his family and friends on this terrible night.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
