On the evening of April 22, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release for two juvenile girls who were killed in an ATV accident near Afton.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV accident that resulted in the death of two juveniles early Saturday evening. Just after 5:00 pm, deputies and first responders were called to the 1000 block of Neal Avenue South in Afton for two juveniles trapped under an ATV. Upon arrival, responders found the victims, both 10 years old, and attempted lifesaving efforts; however, both were pronounced dead at the scene. No further information is available at this time. The families of the victims have been notified and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.