Alvaton Teen Killed in Traffic Accident

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Posted: 10:10 PM Jun 1, 2008
Last Updated: 10:10 PM Jun 1, 2008

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A crash this afternoon in Allen County leaves an Alvaton teenager dead.

A Dodge Ram driven by 17-year-old Matt Broce of Bowling Green was northbound on Scottsville Road, when he attempted to pass a van driven by 37-year-old Timothy Schlechty of Tennessee.

Kentucky State Police say Broce lost control of his vehicle and struck the van.

Before his truck went into a side slide and overturned.

Broce and his passenger, 18-year-old William Comer of Alvaton, were both ejected from the truck.

William Comer was pronounced dead at the scene.

Matt Broce is in stable condition at the Medical Center.

The driver of the van was not injured.

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Posted by: Susie Location: Plano on Mar 27, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Missing you, Drew baby.

Posted by: Drew Comer Location: Smithvillle MS on Feb 20, 2009 at 08:27 AM
My name is Drew Comer and Im sorry to here that your family i hope that ya get over it.

Posted by: Sara Location: BG on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:42 PM
3 months, 7 days. I still choke up just thinking about it. I got to Warren East, but I knew Drew personally. His mom was one of my teachers in middle school and its crazy seeing her everyday with a smile on her face, waving and smiling. I know life goes on.. but 3 months, 7 days.. she's up and smiling, shes at work with teenagers who all still continue to grieve this loss. We just experienced the death of a 19 year old girl from East and its unreal how the world keeps on turning without these people. Drew, you're great. You will never be forgotten. We love you, can't wait to see you.

Posted by: Kate Location: Bowling Green on Jul 31, 2008 at 06:43 PM
He is my brother and I can not explain how much pain and grief I feel every day. Tomorrow will be two months since my brother left me and it is still unreal and has yet to sink in. I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers they help more than you know. I love and miss him dearly and he will never be forgotten. RIP Drew 7-24-89 to 6-1-08 I LOVE YOU!!

Posted by: Jane Location: Bowling Green on Jun 9, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I did not know Drew, but know of Matt and I know there are a lot of people praying for him right now. I know he is a Christian and I am sure his faith will see him through this. My prayers are with both families. The whole community is grieving with them

Posted by: tammy Location: bowling green on Jun 5, 2008 at 11:09 PM
My daughter went to school with caitlin and my other daughter alexis, goes to greenwood and is a cheerleader, when we heard the news we were devistated. Our heart goes out to all involved and you all are in our thoughts and prayers and may the Lord give you strength.

Posted by: BECKY Location: Alvaton on Jun 2, 2008 at 06:29 PM
I cannot even begin to understand the hurt of both families. My heart goes out to all involved and you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a heavy burden to carry. May God wrap his arms around you all!

Posted by: Brittany Location: Bowling Green on Jun 2, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Drew was a friend of mine at Greenwood and so was his brother David Comer. It still seems so unreal to me that Drew is gone. I want the Comer family to know that everyone in the Senior class is praying for them. They are all in our thoughs and prayers, especially David.

Posted by: Danielle Location: Bowling Green on Jun 2, 2008 at 05:29 PM
I went to Alvaton with Drew and he was always a nice kid!!! He always knew how to make people laugh!!! I didn't go to Middle or High school with him, but whenever he saw me in public he never failed to say hey and ask whats up!! He is going to be missed very much!! The comer family is in my prayers!! I will miss you Drew!!! I am also praying for the Broce family!! I hope he is ok!!!

Posted by: Tipton Location: Bowling Green on Jun 2, 2008 at 05:02 PM
All of Our students are so important to us. Mr. and Mrs. Tipton would like both families to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. Please let us know if we can help in anyway.

Posted by: Jessica Location: alvaton on Jun 2, 2008 at 12:48 PM
My heart goes out to the broce family and the comer family..

Posted by: sarah Location: bowling green on Jun 2, 2008 at 12:42 PM
i grew up with drew's sister jen and the boy's as well...my prayers are with you all...Rip Drew...love you'll

Posted by: Debbie Location: Bowling Green on Jun 2, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Susie and the family and to the Broce family. I have twin sons that were born on the same day that Drew and his brother. I can not imagine what Susie is going through.

Posted by: Logan Location: Alvaton on Jun 2, 2008 at 11:30 AM
we'll all miss you drew.

Posted by: Debbie Location: Louisville on Jun 2, 2008 at 11:28 AM
I am sooo sorry. May God be with Suzy and her family.

Posted by: Browning Location: Lindseyville on Jun 2, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I had both of these young men in my classes last semester. Drew was always very respectful to me as a teacher though school work was not his favorite thing to do. My heart, as well as my prayers go out to his family. I am so very glad that I was privileged to get to know Drew this past semester. Just a terrible, terrible waste for young people to end up this way. I hope Matt is going to be okay and I look forward to seeing him this next year. Again, it breaks my heart for all involved. David Browning

Posted by: leachman buick-gmc Location: bowling green on Jun 2, 2008 at 10:06 AM
our deepest sympathy goes out to the comer family you guys will be in all our prayers

Posted by: Lisa powell Location: Alvaton on Jun 2, 2008 at 10:06 AM
To Suzy and your family, My heart goes out to you and your family you all are wonderful people and I hope that God wraps his arms around you and the family and all friends. Jacob and I and the rest of my family are saying many prayers for you. For Matt Broce and his family you also are in my prayers. god be with you all in this hard time. Love Lisa

Posted by: Ginnie Location: Bowling Green on Jun 2, 2008 at 08:57 AM
I grew up with Jennifer, Drew's sister, and my heart goes out to their family.

Posted by: Rhonda Location: Bowling Green on Jun 2, 2008 at 08:41 AM
My deepest sympathy and prayers for strength to carry you through this most difficult time to the family of Drew Comer.

Posted by: Liz Location: Scottsville on Jun 2, 2008 at 08:14 AM
I was on my pool deck when I heard this accident happen right down the road from my house. We could see the tuck up on it's side. Life flight was comming in but left and that is when my husband and I knew that this was a tragic accident. As a mother myself my heart goes out to the family that lost their son. You all were the last thing I thought of before I went to bed and the first thing I thought of this morning. I pray that our father in heaven will wrap his arms of love and compassion around you all and hold you close.

Posted by: Tom Location: Bowling Green on Jun 2, 2008 at 07:44 AM
My son Jared was friends with both of theses young men and our hearts goes out to ALL those involved always remember how short life is at times GOD BLESS

Posted by: john Location: leitchfeild on Jun 2, 2008 at 12:09 AM
its amazing what happens R.I.P drew

Posted by: Terri Location: Scottsville on Jun 1, 2008 at 11:07 PM
My family is praying for Matt Broce & his family. And for William Comer's family.

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