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16-Year-Old Killed, Three Injured in Boone County Crash Under Investigation

Investigators are reviewing speed plus missing seat belts as early factors.

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.