Kentucky State Police are investigating an off-road ATV collision in Adair County that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old female from Cave City.
Trooper Levi Scott is investigating the death of 19-year-old Summer Piercy, of Cave City. Ms. Piercy was pronounced dead by the Adair County Coroner at the scene of an ATV collision that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 2 at approximately 3:03 CST at the Pumpjack off-road recreational park in Adair County.
The collision occurred when 23-year-old Nicholas Sturgeon, of Munfordville, was operating a 2014 Kawasaki Teryx when he collided with a ditch that caused the ATV to flip. Sturgeon and Piercy, a passenger, were not wearing restraints.
Tpr. Scott was assisted at the scene by the Adair County Fire and Rescue, EMS, Coroner’s office, Sheriff’s office, as well as the Columbia and Breeding Fire Departments. The investigation continues.