Ballard student dies in car crash, according to superintendent

A Ballard County Middle School student was reported to have died in a car accident on Tuesday.

Ballard school superintendent Dr. Casey Allen made the announcement in a Facebook post Tuesday night. 

The post read, "It is with a heavy heart that I make this post tonight. We lost a BCMS student in a car accident after school hours today. The family has asked that we not release any names yet, but our prayers go out for them," said Dr. Casey Allen, Ballard superintendent. "We also understand that there are other people injured in the crash, but do not have details at this time. Our thoughts are with them, as well.

"We also understand that there are other people injured in the crash, but do not have details at this time. Our thoughts are with them, as well."

Casey also posted that counselors and staff members will be available to meet with anyone on Wednesday who may need support, and that additional information would be posted as it became available.