Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta of Newell, West Virginia, has died following a tragic ATV accident in Weirton. He was 16 years old.
Carter died on Friday, August 21, 2026, after an ATV crash on Wiley Ridge Road. His death has left his family, friends, classmates, teammates, and the wider Oak Glen High School community mourning the loss of a young life remembered for kindness, generosity, and his infectious smile.
Carter was preparing to begin his junior year at Oak Glen High School. He was also a former member of the Oak Glen football program, where he wore jersey No. 58 and played both offensive tackle and defensive tackle.
Carter Pesacreta Remembered by Oak Glen Community
Carter was known to those around him as a caring and helpful young man. A memorial fundraiser created following his death described him as someone with a contagious smile who was always willing to help family members, friends, and neighbors.
His connection to Oak Glen football was another important part of his life. The Oak Glen Touchdown Club expressed heartbreak over his passing, remembering Carter as a member of the football family whose loss has affected teammates, coaches, friends, and the broader community.
For those who knew Carter through school and sports, his death represents the sudden loss of a teenager who still had many experiences and opportunities ahead of him.
Family Mourns Carter Pesacreta
Carter’s father, Dave Pesacreta, shared news of his son’s death in an emotional message. He asked others to keep Whitney, Bethany, Billy, Wyatt, and the rest of the family in their thoughts and prayers.
In remembering his son, Dave described Carter as an “amazing young man” and reflected on the profound role Carter had played in his life.
The family is now facing the difficult task of saying goodbye to a 16-year-old who was deeply loved by those closest to him.
What Happened to Carter Pesacreta?
According to the information provided, Carter was involved in an ATV accident on Wiley Ridge Road in Weirton on August 21, 2026. He suffered fatal injuries in the crash and died as a result.
The available information does not provide additional details about what caused the accident or whether anyone else was involved.
His death has prompted an outpouring of support for the Pesacreta family as friends and community members come together during the difficult period.
GoFundMe for Carter Pesacreta’s Family
A fundraiser titled “In memory of Carter ‘Boo-Boo’ Pesacreta” was established to support his family following his death. The campaign is intended to help with expenses and provide assistance as Carter’s loved ones cope with their sudden loss.
The fundraiser also encourages supporters to keep the Pesacreta family in their thoughts and prayers.
Funeral Arrangements
At the time of the information provided, funeral and memorial service arrangements for Carter had not been announced.
Additional details regarding visitation, funeral services, or burial arrangements may be shared by the family at a later date.
Carter Pesacreta’s life was cut short at just 16, but the memories he created with his family, friends, classmates, and teammates will remain. He will be remembered as a young man who brought kindness, energy, and a contagious smile to those around him.
His passing has left a profound void in the Newell and Oak Glen communities, with many now coming together to support his family and honor his memory.
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