Popular N.J. Student-Athlete Killed In ATV Crash

A popular student-athlete was killed Friday in a fatal ATV crash in New Jersey, police said.

Connor Barbaro, 16, of White Township was driving a 2013 Honda ATV without a helmet about 7:30 p.m. Friday when the accident happened, according to the State Police.

The Belvidere High School junior, a popular student who excelled in soccer and basketball, was heading north in the southbound lane when he didn't stop at the intersection with Route 46, according to police.

On impact, Barbaro was thrown from the ATV by a 2004 Dodge Ram making the left from Route 46, police said.

He suffered severe head injuries and was flown to St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill where he was pronounced dead at 9:36 p.m., according to nj.com.

A memorial was set up Saturday at the crash site; Superintendent Christopher Carrubba said counselors will be at the high school on Monday, according to the report.

A number of people have been paying tribute to him on Twitter:

• nick cassidy ‏@nick1cassidy Its only been a day and I miss you more then you can imagine! I know you're up there watching over us. Fly high bro! Love u @connorbarbaro
• Belvidere XC ‏@bhsxc1 Connor was such an amazing athlete and a great member of the Belvidere community, sending prayers to the Barbaro family
• Zach Vought ‏@zach_vought Officially the worst day of my life #pleasecomeback @connorbarbaro
• Alexis ‏@lexisdeisenroth Taken way too soon. You will be greatly missed by many, rest easy @connorbarbaro
• Tyler Dombrosky ‏@tylerdombrosky You will be forever missed @connorbarbaro nothing will be the same without you I'm going to every single thing about you
• Mackenzie Sera ‏@mackenziesera I promised I would take pics for you Connor, you'll forever be missed. I love you, rest in peace.
• nick_appleby ‏@nick_appleby I'm gonna miss you, rest in peace to one of my best friends. @connorbarbaro