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Family mourning after Southgate teen dies in ATV crash

Posted at 12:09 PM, Sep 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-16 12:09:47-04

SOUTHGATE, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Southgate family is mourning after a deadly ATV crash that killed a 15-year-old girl.

Samantha Witechowski was killed when an animal crossed the path of the ATV she was driving in Traverse City.

She reportedly swerved to avoid hitting it, causing the vehicle to flip. She was killed on impact.

A fundraiser has been started to help her family with funeral expenses. View it here.