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DeWitt County Teen Killed In ATV Accident

A Clinton teen was killed in an ATV accident Saturday night. 

 

The DeWitt County Coroner’s office reports 14-year old Kloe Weiss, of Clinton, was involved in a four wheeler accident Saturday night in rural DeWitt County.  Weiss and a passenger were riding a four wheeler and lost control.  Both were thrown from the vehicle.  Weiss was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:20 Saturday night.  The passenger, who’s name was not released, was transported to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.  She was treated for broken bones and was released. 

 

Weiss was a freshman at Clinton High School.  School officials opened the building for students Saturday night.  Staff, grief counselors, and administration were on site.  The Vault also opened its doors for students and families over the weekend.

 

The Coroner’s office and the DeWitt County Sheriff’s office are investigating the accident.  

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