A tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning at Busco Beach and ATV Park, resulting in the death of a teenager.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving a call about an ATV accident at approximately 12:27 AM.

The crash claimed the life of 18-year-old Sharon Olivares-Perez, of Clayton, who was thrown off her ATV after it collided with a high deck.

According to troopers, Olivares-Perez was the only person involved in the crash.

Authorities have confirmed that she died at the scene from the injuries sustained in the accident.

While a helmet was discovered at the crash site, it is still unclear whether the helmet was being worn at the time of the incident.

This detail will likely be part of the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.