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17-Year-Old Boy Dies In ATV Crash In Indiana County

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

HEILWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) -- A 17-year-old died over the weekend after officials say he crashed while riding an ATV in Indiana County.

Robert James Kotchey
(Photo Credit: GoFundMe)

The Indiana County Coroner's Office said Monday that Robert James Kotchey died Saturday after he was thrown from an ATV during a crash at Tri-County ATV in Pine Township. The Butler Eagle reports Kotchey was a senior at Knoch High School.

The coroner says Kotchey was riding ATVs with his brother when the crash happened. After the accident, the 17-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Officials say he was wearing a helmet. A GoFundMe has been started to help the family. Click here for more.

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