Teenager killed in ATV accident

A Livingston High School student was killed in an ATV accident Saturday afternoon just off Highway 146.
Livingston Police were dispatched to the end of Ponderosa Lane around 3 p.m. in reference to the accident.
Upon arrival, they located a witness at the scene who informed them of a 15-year-old from Livingston pinned under the ATV. According to police reports, the witness said the teenager was operating a Can-Am Maverick in an open field at the end of Ponderosa and lost control, causing it to flip onto its side.
A release from Livingston ISD informed those in the district of the tragedy.
“The Livingston Independent School District family is greatly saddened to hear of the loss of LHS student, Hunter Lathum who passed away this weekend in an ATV accident.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Hunter’s family. Our thoughts, prayers, and support are with them.”
Justice of the Peace Sarah Rasberry was summoned to the scene to perform an inquest and the case remains under investigation.