Crime & Safety

South Kingstown Boy, 13, Killed in ATV Crash in South Carolina

Brandon Michael Austin was driving the vehicle on a private driveway off Old Jollystreet Road near the community of Prosperity when he crashed, authorities said.

A 13-year-old boy from South Kingstown was killed in an ATV crash Wednesday in South Carolina.

WLTX.com reported Brandon Michael Austin was driving the vehicle on a private driveway off Old Jollystreet Road near the community of Prosperity when he lost control and crashed. Austin was not wearing a helmet, according to WLTX. A 12-year-old who was also riding on the ATV was uninjured.

Authorities were investigating the incident.

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