Local News
13-year-old killed
Teen was 'energetic, honor student'
An Elizaville teenager is dead after stepping out in front of a vehicle Wednesday, according to police. Thirteen-year-old Amber Choate of Fleming County was walking across KY 32 when the eighth grader stepped out in front of a 2002 Chevy Pickup driven by Dustin Hawkins, 29, of Flemingsburg, according to police.
Police reports say Hawkins had no time to react to the juvenile in front of his vehicle.
“The impact of the vehicle knocked her several feet,” Fleming County Coroner Gary Workman said. “The driver of the vehicle then turned around to check on her. He and his friend were going deer hunting and driving separate vehicles. The person in the other vehicle was an off duty deputy sheriff. The two men said she had a faint heart beat when they got back to her.”
Choate was transported to Fleming County Hospital where she was pronounced dead by Workman.
Choate had been visiting her grandmother and was crossing KY 32 to go home, according to reports.
“We are going to remember Amber as a really energetic honor student who always worked hard and tried to help others,” said Simmons Middle School Principal Lisa Eldridge.
“Our faculty and students were shaken by this and they were able to express their grief with each other and we had counselors here from the school district. Our youth service center was instrumental in helping students that were upset by providing counseling.”
The local counseling firm “Comprehend” brought counselors in to aid with grieving students also, according to Eldridge.
Simons Middle School started Wednesday off with a moment of silence. According to Eldridge, news reached many of the students before the school day even started. School officials say the day ended with a memorial service.
“She was very active in our ‘Cougars for Christ’ organization which is our student led Christian organization,” said Eldridge. “Our sympathy goes out to her family and I know how difficult it’s been here at school and I’m sure it is just magnified by her family.”
The funeral for Choate will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Simons Middle School.
- Local News
-
- Lady Vikings advance!
-
$303,000 grant for First Street
Morehead Tomorrow and the Streetscape Committee will unveil plans for beautifying downtown Morehead. Both entities will be hosting a forum to reveal the plans to the public on March 23
-
Stolen checks cashed
A Morehead man is in jail after allegedly cashing checks stolen in a burglary. Danny E. Bowen, 22, is charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument
-
Car stolen
The Morehead Police Department is investigating after a car was stolen from a Morehead State University fraternity house
-
Greek mythology at RCSHS
Stage performance classes at Rowan County Senior High School performed “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza”
-
Woman’s true love story wins prize
She had the Valentine of a lifetime. For 35 years she and her valentine lived a life of wedded bliss and happiness until tragedy struck
-
RCSHS counselor receives state award
Denine Sergent, counselor at Rowan County Senior High School, was recently named Outstanding High School Counselor by the Kentucky School Counselor Association
-
Jail staff learns new fingerprint technology
The Rowan County Detention Center has new fingerprint technology and was selected by the state to be a central training location for other jails in the area also receiving the technology
-
MPD alleges: Employee steals from Shell station
A gas station employee posted bond after police say he’s stolen thousands of dollars from the business. Phillip J. Bushong, 24, of Morehead is charged with theft by unlawful taking
-
Manager steals from Fazoli's
An assistant manager at local restaurant is accused of pocketing patron money to feed a drug habit. Bobby J. Brown, 26, of Olive Hill is charged
- More Local News Headlines
