13-year old killed in ATV accident in Polk County

March 28, 2021–5:06 p.m.

GEORGIA STATE PATROL

A 13-year old was killed in an ATV accident in Polk County Saturday.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, the driver of the ATV was negotiating a curve on Tolbert Town Road and lost control of the vehicle.

The ATV overturned, ejecting a passenger.

13-year old Abrianna High died from injuries sustained in the accident.

The 16-year old driver of the ATV was injured.

The Polk School District issued a statement which read:

“The Polk School District grieves with our Rockmart Middle School family over the loss of Abrianna High, a 6th-grade student. Please join us in remembering her family and the Rockmart Middle School faculty and students.”

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