A community is mourning the death of a 14-year-old following a vehicle/go-kart crash on Tuesday evening. 14-year-old Nicholas Debrun of Morrisonville was traveling westbound in a go-kart in the area of County Highway 10, 1/10 of a mile west of Morrisonville around 6:48 PM.  According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Debrun lost control of the go-kart and traveled in the eastbound lane.  An SUV that was traveling eastbound, attempted to stop but was unable to avoid striking the go-kart. 

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.  Debrun was transported to Taylorville Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash.  The Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Christian County Coroner’s Office, Morrisonville-Palmer Fire Department, Morrisonville Ambulance, and Dunn’s Ambulance assisted with the crash and the investigation.  

Morrisonville Junior High/Senior High posted on social media that they would have counselors available for those who needed them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those involved with the crash and for the community of Morrisonville.