Second Teen in Belpre Accident Dies

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Posted: 11:38 AM Aug 19, 2008
Last Updated: 10:21 PM Aug 19, 2008
Reporter: Kim Lucey, Abby Kidder
Email Address: kim.lucey@wtap.com, abby.kidder@wtap.com

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The second teen involved in Friday's car accident in Belpre has died.

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus has confirmed to WTAP News that the 13-year old passenger in the vehicle died Tuesday at 4:53 am..

The driver of the vehicle in the accident on Farson Street, 15-year old William Alex Joy, died Friday.

The Belpre Police Department is still investigating the cause of the crash and have not released any more information at this time.

Belpre police are still awaiting toxicology reports and other information related to the reconstruction of the accident from the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Stay tuned to WTAP News at Noon, WTAP at Five and WTAP News at 6 as well as right here on our web channel, WTAP.com, for further updates.

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Posted by: faith on Nov 15, 2008 at 12:44 PM
it is so sad he was so sweet,nice,kind and he only had about 28 years left its so sad i will love him i am soooooooooooo saaaaaaaaad i will miss him ohhh yes i will love him forever

Posted by: brooke Location: parkersburg on Nov 15, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I feel so sad because I knew HIM!we where so close i mean he was really my best friend in the whole world,my blesings goes out for his family, peace,love,and honor, love your good friend Brooke morris!!

Posted by: renea Location: vincent on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:12 PM
why has there been no more updates on the tragic accident ? like what caused it ?

Posted by: sierra Location: belpre on Aug 23, 2008 at 09:31 AM
i am very sprry love ya alot alex was an awesome boy i did not know mitch though

Posted by: me Location: belpre on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM
my heart aches with out mitch and i know my friends feel the same way he was a sweet boy and alex was to. but all we can do know is pray for the familys and friends

Posted by: jen Location: belpre on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:41 PM
We all should remember that as teenagers we thought we were invincible. Let us not judge one another, but remember when we were trying to find ourselves between a boy and a man.

Posted by: Anita Location: Brockport, NY on Aug 20, 2008 at 01:36 PM
To the families of Mitchell Fisher and William Alex Joy, please accept my deepest condolences on the tradgic passing of your sons. They were both too young and didn't have a chance to live their lives. My heart aches here in New York state and I will continue to keep you and yours in my prayers till some comfort is found. An idividual who knows you, her user name in Pogo is jennifer, requested prayers from perfect strangers and we are all doing that at this time. May your sons be in God's arms at this moment and may God's arms be wrapped around you and yours. God Bless you all.

Posted by: FRIENDS Location: OHIO on Aug 20, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Willy and Sherri,my hearts cries for you also.The loss of a child is not an easy task to deal with.Just know we are always here for ALL of you.We will forever keep BOTH families in our hearts.I myself have two young children,an it scares me to think of them growing up in this day an age.Things have changed so much over time.To all,that has sent prayers and thoughts of hope,love,and togetherness,may God Bless you all! Alex and Mitch were very bright young men.They just happened to make a very terrible choice.They will for ever remain in our hearts and prayers.I myself just hope and pray this has made the teenage children in all communities realize,that BAD THINGS CAN HAPPEN. Pleas to all you young adults out here,Think,before you react!Always realize everything is NOT ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA.It may seem to be at the time,but as we all know,it always don't end they way we think it should.So for the Joy and Fisher families,keep them in your hearts,thoughts and prayers!May God be with us ALL!!!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: marietta on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:21 AM
i have know mitch for about 3 years now we have been best friends since then we have had r ups and down but we still worked every thing out. mitch was a really good guy . i didn't know alex for that long i met him this summer but he was also a good guy. they did nothing to deserve this but now that there gone they will never be forgotten R.I.P MITCHELL SCOTT FISHER and ALEX JOY

Posted by: Lori Location: Marietta on Aug 19, 2008 at 07:28 PM
No matter why this accident happened or who was doing something they shouldn't, the fact is that two wonderful young men have died. We should not try to judge them, rather we should look to the times we shared with them and the lives they touched during their short time here on earth.We share in the sorrow over the loss of these boys and pray for the families to find peace and comfort in their memories.

Posted by: unknown Location: belpre on Aug 19, 2008 at 06:10 PM
my heart goes out to both families cause i knew alex very well its a shame it came down to this being his way out im just sorry mitch was in the truck with him ours hearts ache for both families and the boys will be miss very much may god bless you all and i really pray this woke alot of the kids up love to you all

Posted by: auntb Location: belpre on Aug 19, 2008 at 05:54 PM
our family would like to thank you for your kind words about Alex and Mitch. My sisters and I grew up with the Fishers and Alex and Mitch's dad are good friends. Our boys were good boys finding themselves and made an adult decision with a teenage mind. We have a huge void and appreciate that people in the community that did not know Alex and Mitch are thinking of them. I too hope that this creates a second thought for our young children. Please continue to pray, as the next few days will be unable to describe for the Fishers and all of our lives are forever changed.

Posted by: Dan Location: belpre on Aug 19, 2008 at 03:44 PM
My family knew alex very well but did not know mitch, but our prayers are with both families. God bless both you.

Posted by: Charla & Dakota Location: Vienna on Aug 19, 2008 at 02:49 PM
May God Bless both families in this darkest hour. There are no words to express the sorrow for your grief. We pray for your strength & solace. God be with you all.

Posted by: Andrea Location: Parkersburg on Aug 19, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Our prayers are with your family and friends. It is tragic to see such a loss.

Posted by: Lori Location: Belpre on Aug 19, 2008 at 01:39 PM
I know words can't be much consolation for the parents, families, and friends of these two young boys. However, I'd like to say that the whole community is greiving for the loss of these 2 boys. I do hope that through the grief that the rest of the young adults in the area can have a moment of clarity. They are not invincible. Parents can't protect you from everything, even yourself. I know that this will be an event I will remember when my son gets to be around that age, about 12 years from now. My thoughts are with their families in this tragic time.

Posted by: April Location: Barlow on Aug 19, 2008 at 01:25 PM
God be with both families during this difficult time. We'll keep you in our prayers.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 19, 2008 at 12:49 PM
May God be with you in your time of need.

Posted by: Dorothy Location: Parkersburg on Aug 19, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Seeing that crumbled car, just breaks my heart. Those poor children and their families! They are children who made a mistake as children do, but it can't be changed. That picture should be posted in all schools (with the story that goes with it) as a visual of what really can happen. They are not invulnerable and bad things can happen to good kids. When the oldest of my nine was in high school a dear classmate died in a foolish car wreck. I believe it was a sad wake up call to the rest. My love to all concerned.

Posted by: Mark R Location: Belpre on Aug 19, 2008 at 11:53 AM
May God be with both families. Our prayers are for you.