Two teenagers in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, lost their lives in an ATV accident that occurred on Saturday evening, May 16th. The sheriff’s office said in the accident report that they identified the victims as Tyler Cobb and Jace Gill, with the help of a pastor from First United Methodist Church.
The preliminary report showed that the fatal crash took place at about 4:30 p.m. near County Road 482. The WCSO said that Cobb and Gill were two of three people involved in the accident. The third person who remains unidentified survived with minor injuries.
Have you or a loved one been involved in an accident? Speak to a lawyer for a free no obligation consultation
Or call us at (888) 699-7975
Cobb was the son of the assistant athletic director at Taylor High School. Friends and family of the deceased held a balloon release in memory of the dead teenagers after the news of their death broke. The police did not state the facts that led to the accident, or if an investigation is ongoing.
All-terrain vehicles are famous for their built to adapt to every roadway but often result in accidents. Causes of ATV crashes include driving the car on paved road surfaces and riding double when the automobile can only handle one person.
Another common cause is inexperienced operators riding without an instructor or partner, and young people riding without adult supervision. Accident reports also show that performing dangerous stunts and maneuvers and operating in unfamiliar terrains also leads to ATV crashes.
Riders of all-terrain vehicles should acquaint themselves with the driving manual and safety guidelines. They should maintain the speed limit always and ride on roadways designed for the car.
Disclaimer: The Safety Watch article you just read includes information obtained from numerous sources. These sources include, but are not limited to, websites and press releases from law enforcement, the county coroner, fire departments, and other news outlets. While we strive to provide readers with the most accurate information, sometimes the information received is not entirely accurate. For complete details, please refer to an official police report.
The articles published contain sensitive subject matter that may be hard to read by some. We understand that losing a loved one is hard and devastating. Safety Watch’s decision to share the stories is to help others who may be facing the same situations by providing appropriate resources to the general public.