Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct age of Graham Scott. At time of publication, Richland Source was given an incorrect date of birth from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
SHELBY — Shelby Superintendent Michael Browning said the death of a Shelby High School student will have a tremendous effect on the school’s community.
Fifteen-year-old Graham Scott passed away Saturday night after an All-Terrain-Vehicle crash, according to a press release issued by Crawford County Sheriff Scott Kent.
“Shelby City Schools is saddened by the loss of one of our students, Graham Scott,” Browning wrote in a press release sent Monday afternoon.
“We will have school counselors and outside counseling agencies available to students and staff as we navigate this difficult time.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Graham’s family,” the superintendent wrote.
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Incident occurred Saturday
The incident occurred Saturday just past 7 p.m. when the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5550 State Route 96, in Liberty Township, in reference to a report of an ATV accident.
According to Kent’s press release, the crash involved a side-by-side which had rolled over and ejected two of the occupants. Two passengers of the ATV sustained minor injuries.
Scott was driving the vehicle and was treated for serious injuries at the scene by Liberty Township Fire Department, Life First EMS and Med-Flight medics.
Scott was transported to Bucyrus Community Hospital by Life First EMS, where he was later pronounced deceased, the release said.