SALLISAW, Okla. -- Saturday, Sallisaw Public Schools announced the death of a student, Clay Glass.
Glass, 17, who was a senior, died in an ATV accident. Superintendent of Sallisaw Public Schools Scott Farmer said Glass was a football player and active in the community.
A visitation has been scheduled for Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Mallory Martin Funeral Home. Glass' funeral is Thursday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw.
The school released a statement on their Facebook page Saturday that read in part, "Our deepest condolences and prayers are extended to the families and friends affected by this tragedy."
The school said grief counselors will be made available for students and staff. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Listen to his Glass' friend James sing a cover of Cole Swindell's "You Should Be Here:"
James sings a cover of Cole Swindell's "You should be here." An amazing voice. James grew up with Clay. They met when they were 5. @KJRH2HD pic.twitter.com/i0bh4ZqbuD
— Katie Wisely (@KatieWiselyTV) February 13, 2017
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