Central Texas Teenager Dies In One-Vehicle Rollover
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Central Texas Teenager Dies In One-Vehicle Rollover
The Department of Public Safety is investigating a late-night accident that left one Central Texas teenager dead and two others seriously injured.
Reporter: By Stephanie Franks
Email Address: stephanie.franks@kwtx.com
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(November 15, 2008) - The Department of Public Safety is investigating a late-night accident that killed one Central Texas teenager Friday and left two others seriously injured.

The accident happened at about 10:45 p.m. Friday on FM 2114 in West.

Katherine Gant, 17, of West, was driving a 2002 Toyota Rav 4 when the vehicle left the roadway on a curve and overturned.

DPS Troopers say the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed.

Gant was pronounced dead at the scene.

The two teenagers who were riding with Gant were injured.

Tyler Bettge, 16, of Abbott was taken to Hillcrest Medical Center in critical condition.

Keri Boyett, 17, was also taken to the hospital with broken bones and listed in stable condition.

Troopers say Bettge and Gant were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.

It is unknown if Boyett was wearing a seatbelt.

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Posted by: Old guy Location: Central TX on Nov 20, 2008 at 05:00 PM

I agree with the posts that say we cannot judge one another and we have to support the students and the families during this time. In fairness, however, asking kids to slow down and be careful is not judging them, it is showing them that we care about them and want them to be safe. We continue to pray for Katie's friends and family, and for West.
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Posted by: Deanna Location: Hewitt on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:42 PM

To Katie's family: Please do not let the ignorant comments of people who think it is their place to judge hurt you. My 29 year old brother Darren drowned in Lake Waco in July and before we even had a chance to find him, people,especially Channel 10 had already jumped to the conclusion of alcohol being involved. Just remember it is how Katie lived that should be remembered. God Bless you and I will keep praying for you. People should also remember to not judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes.....
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Posted by: Uh Huh on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:34 PM

I agree with Yep!
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