
NORTH CAROLINA — A tragic accident claimed the lives of an adult and a child in a side-by-side UTV crash, according to the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office.
Few details about the incident have been released.
Investigators said the preliminary investigation indicates that speed was not a factor and that the crash appears to be an unfortunate accident.
Authorities have not released the location of the crash or the names of the victims. The investigation is ongoing.