FREMONT —  On July 15, at approximately 5:14 p.m., New York State Police responded to County Road 94 in the town of Fremont for a report of an ATV accident.

A preliminary investigation determined that a 15-year-old driving an ATV, along with one passenger, was riding through a field when the driver attempted to make a right-hand turn causing the ATV to flip over.

During the investigation, it was determined that both occupants were ejected from the ATV, and it came to a rest on top of the passenger identified as Alice R. Ferber, 15, of Hankins.

Ferber died at the scene.

The driver of the ATV was transported to Garnet Health for minor injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Sullivan West Central School District posted on its website that Ferber was a tenth-grade student at the high school.

The school will have counselors on site, and will be opening the Elementary gym on July 17 with sports equipment available for students to just gather and be together.

“We encourage everyone to reach out and utilize these resources as needed,” wrote Kathleen Bressler, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools.

She added, “During this sensitive time, we kindly ask that you respect the privacy and emotions of The Ferber family.”