Teens Killed in Elk County ATV Accident

ELK CO. – Two teenagers are dead following an ATV accident in Elk County last night, at approximately 10:00 pm.

Killed in the crash was 16-year-old Steven Glatt and 16-year-old Allen Gursky, both students at St. Marys High School, according to WJACTV.

Authorities say the boys were traveling on a gravel dirt road when the driver lost control of the ATV, left the roadway and then crashed into several trees. Both boys were thrown from the ATV, also impacting the trees.

Authorities say neither boy was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.

Police believe excessive speed was a possible factor in the accident.