Local 17-year-old thrown from ATV during crash, dies at hospital

INDIANA CO., Pa. — A 17-year-old was killed in an ATV accident in Indiana County Saturday night, according to officials.

Investigators said the victim, Robert Kotchey, 17, was riding ATVs with his brother at Tri-County ATV in Pine Township on Saturday when his ATV overturned.

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According to the coroner’s office, Kotchey was thrown from the vehicle when the crash happened. He had been separated from his brother, who did not see it.

Kotchey was wearing a helmet, and he was rushed to Indiana Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

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