Vicksburg youth dies in off-road accident in Madison Parish

Local sources have confirmed that Vicksburg youth, Carson Kurtz, 15, has died in an off-road vehicle accident in Madison Parish. The youth was riding in the early morning when he lost control of his vehicle, causing the accident.

Carson Kurtz, 15, from his Facebook page.

Carson is the only child of Jamey Lusby Kurtz. Carson’s father is Shawn Kurtz. Carson is the step-grandchild of well known and well-respected law enforcement officer, Jeff Merrit.

Glenwood Funeral Home has charge of the funeral.