Young Girl Dies After Motorcycle Accident
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Posted: 3:10 PM Oct 10, 2007
 Last Updated: 4:48 PM Oct 11, 2007
 Reporter: Jeff Gould
Email Address: jeff.gould@wymtnews.com
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They say she always made them laugh and they can't believe she's gone. Those friends are talking about 12 year old Courtney Gross. Tennessee hospital officials tell us she passed away Thursday morning, two days after an accident on an off-road motorcycle.

No matter who we spoke with, they all said the same thing. 12 year old Courtney Gross had this natural ability to make anyone smile. Now her friends and entire community is in mourning.

She was just 12 years old and taken from the world so unexpectedly. Now her friends remember the girl that always had a smile to spare.

"If she seen that you was like sad, then she would always try to make you smile, make you feel better," said Tiffany Little.

"She always made people laugh all the time and she was really energetic," said Courtney Creech.

Monday night, Courtney Gross was riding an off-road motorcycle near the intersection on Highway 550 in Hazard. Police say her bike collided with a car. She was later air-lifted to a hospital in Tennessee.

"Just a student that always had a smile. When you couldn't put one on, she would put one on for you," said Pastor Mike Smith.

But spreading smiles wasn't Courtney's only talent.

"She plays the guitar, and every time I see a guitar, I'll probably think of her. She was really good at it," said Valerie Eversole.

"She was telling me how much she had learned about the guitar and a particular song that she had learned to play, Stairway to Heaven," Smith said.

Courtney was a student at Dennis Wooten Elementary in Hazard. Her friends say she will be dearly missed.

The family has not made funeral arrangements at this time.
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Posted by: John Location: Hazard on Oct 13, 2007 at 09:23 AM
What about the man that was involved in the accident and his feelings about this tragedy. He was not at fault the parents were at fault for letting the young children on the streets Illegialy. We need tp pray for him as well.
Posted by: Cathie Location: Cynthiana,ky on Oct 12, 2007 at 09:00 AM
I am so sorry to hear of Courtneys accident and death.I will keep her family and friend in my prayers.
Posted by: sara Location: hazard on Oct 12, 2007 at 08:33 AM
cortney was a good friend and a good child. She was my best friend for three years. I can imagine what her mom and dad are going through. Her mom and dad will be in my prayers. WE MISS YOU COURTNEY!!
Posted by: Darlene Location: KY on Oct 12, 2007 at 08:30 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this difficult time. However I have to say, I am ashamed at the people that want to come on here and bash, or judge. The parents have enough to deal with and I am sure they have thought of the things you speak before you even speak them, Leave them alone and let them grieve! Noone is perfect!
Posted by: me Location: ky on Oct 12, 2007 at 06:59 AM
i know the child should have had on a helmet,but how can you say tocharge the parents with anything!i think they will already be charged with something living the rest of there lives WITHOUT THERE CHILD!i think that is enough of a charge.
Posted by: joey sams Location: hazard ky on Oct 12, 2007 at 06:53 AM
i cant beleve it just i love some much and everbody else was right she would make u smile i dont no how meny times she made me smile and i wish she could make me smile again well all my prays go 2 courtney and her family and i will miss her some much i love u courtney and i new u from pre school and i not going 2 ever forget u i love u some much and i cant wait 2 see u again some day bye for now.
Posted by: gail Location: winchester on Oct 12, 2007 at 05:58 AM
It was an accident and God must have needed her help in heaven as it seems she was so much of a help here on earth. He had a bigger plan for her and with a helmet or not on a kid's toy or a grown up toy or not if it was her time to go home and be with her Lord it was her time! I can't believe at a time like this that anyone would start on the family and want them prosecuted... Isn't seeing their child lying dead enough! **edited**
Posted by: Danny Location: Combs, KY on Oct 11, 2007 at 05:51 PM
This death should be an example of how problamatic ATV's have become. I feel for her family but my most sincere feelings are with the man or woman who ran over this young girl, who was illegally operating an ATV on a state highway without wearing a safety helment. Nothing will ever be said or done about the fact that this girl was doing something that she sould not have been doing in the first place and if the driver happened to have been impared he or she will be put in jail for murder. Does anyone else see something wrong with the way law enforcement is ignoring this problem? Most time if you report an ATV on the road the police do not even respond.
Posted by: Pat Location: Ashcamp Ky on Oct 11, 2007 at 03:57 PM
My heart goes out to the Gross family.That has to be an awfull feeling to lose a child.My prayers are with you.
Posted by: sarah Location: perry co. on Oct 11, 2007 at 03:36 PM
I knew Courtney From Playin Ball & My brother-in-law and she was nice to everyone. She will be missed by soo many!! I Know how bad the Family must feel, losing her. Who knows what God has in store for us all. Courtney *&* Her Family will be in my prayers. God Bless You All!!
Posted by: A friend on Oct 11, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Cortney was a friend to all who knew her. She was so smart & so talented. And we will never forget her. Please keep her family in your prayers. God Bless you Cortney..we miss you so much, and you will live forever in our hearts.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Salyersville on Oct 11, 2007 at 02:15 PM
I can't imagine losing a child. The Gross family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Jean on Oct 11, 2007 at 01:41 PM
I feel so sorry for the family, but have to say that at some point we as parents need to make better choices for our children. We are all guilty of giving in to their wants instead of protecting their needs and number one being safety. Lawmakers need to stop the making of so many deadly toys and children need to be kept off adult toys.
Posted by: sandra Location: ky on Oct 11, 2007 at 11:28 AM
were did she go to school
Posted by: with sympathy Location: kentucky . on Oct 11, 2007 at 11:12 AM
she is now in the arms of the angels .may comfort find her family and parents .a sweet child that will forever be missed .
Posted by: Trish Location: Corbin on Oct 11, 2007 at 10:56 AM
I've read elsewhere that this child was not wearing a helmet either. I know that her parents must be in a terrible state of grief but it is time for our state officials to step it up and start charging parents with neglect in cases like these. This was a preventable death.
Posted by: gail Location: hazard on Oct 11, 2007 at 10:44 AM
My prayers are for the family of the child, also for the driver of the car, this will be a heavy burden for him to carry. everything happens for a reason, even though we often wonder why, it's all part of gods plan.
Posted by: Brittany Location: leslie county on Oct 11, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Im very sorry for the family of this young girl and i just want her family to know my prayers are with them. God Bless You All <3
Posted by: jerry fletcher Location: hazard on Oct 11, 2007 at 09:30 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the gross family. she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Posted by: Barb Location: Chicago, IL on Oct 11, 2007 at 07:31 AM
I moved here in August and I find myself every day going to the computer to watch news from home instead of watching the news here. I miss home so much and this is the only link I have to the mountains each day. Thank God for all of you....
Posted by: verna davis on Oct 11, 2007 at 06:29 AM
my prayer go out to the gross family, Courtney was a very special friend to my nephew jeffery and also to me. she will be missed by all of those who knew her. we love you courtney and we will see you again in heaven someday
Posted by: lindsey Location: ky on Oct 11, 2007 at 06:06 AM
What does the comment that the nurse wrote have to do with this child? My heart goes out to the family of this child, I will keep you in my prayers.
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