Overview
- Deputies say a 2015 Honda Accord failed a sharp right curve on Bullittsville Road in Hebron Sunday night, crossed the center line, struck trees, and overturned.
- Front-seat passenger Zachary Snyder, 16, of Burlington was ejected, became trapped under the car, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The 17-year-old driver and two backseat passengers, a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman, exited the car and were taken to area hospitals with injuries described as not life-threatening.
- Preliminary findings cite speed and confirm that the driver and Snyder were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
- Bullittsville Road was closed for several hours and reopened around 3 a.m., as the Accident Reconstruction Team continues its review and officials have not said whether the driver will face charges.