An Upstate child is dead after a weekend ATV crash. Anderson School District says, 12 year old Hagen Phillips, a 6th grader at Starr-Iva Middle School was severely injured in the crash on Sunday, near Iva. Phillips died from his injuries just before 5 PM Wednesday evening.
The district released a statement that said " “We are saddened by the tragic loss of one of our students. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Hagen Phillips and the students, faculty, and staff of Starr-Iva Middle School. The district crisis team will continue to be on-site to provide counseling, assistance, and support as needed.”
Three other students were reportedly involved in the crash, but are all now back at home.
