Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta Obituary: Oak Glen Football Community Mourns 16-Year-Old After ATV Accident

The Newell and Hancock County communities in West Virginia are mourning the tragic death of Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta, a 16-year-old Oak Glen High School student and football player who reportedly died after an ATV accident in Weirton.

Carter’s death has brought profound sadness to his family, classmates, teammates, coaches and friends. His passing came as he was preparing to begin his junior year of high school, with another football season and many years ahead of him.

Who Was Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta?

Carter Pesacreta was a student at Oak Glen High School in New Cumberland, West Virginia, and was part of the school’s Golden Bears football program.

Public athletic records identify Carter as a member of the 2025-26 Oak Glen football team, where he wore No. 58 and played along the offensive and defensive lines. He was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 230 pounds, reflecting the physical presence he brought to the football field.

His athletic profile identifies him as a member of the Class of 2028, meaning he had been preparing to enter his junior year during the 2026-27 school year.

Carter’s connection to Oak Glen athletics began well before high school. School records show his name among Oak Glen students during his middle-school years, reflecting his longstanding connection to the local school community.

For teammates and coaches, however, Carter was more than a name on a roster. He was a young man growing up alongside the same classmates and friends with whom he shared school, football and community life.

Carter Pesacreta’s Football Career

Football was an important part of Carter’s life.

During the 2025 season, he was listed on the Oak Glen roster as an offensive and defensive lineman. His No. 58 jersey became associated with the Golden Bears program as he continued developing as a student-athlete.

Carter was also listed on the Oak Glen football roster for the 2026-27 season as a junior.

The sudden death of a player preparing for another season has therefore been especially painful for those connected to the program. Teammates who expected to see Carter return to the field now face the difficult reality of beginning a new school year without him.

The Oak Glen football community has become an important part of the wider circle mourning Carter and supporting his family.

Carter Pesacreta ATV Accident

According to reports circulating after his death, Carter was fatally injured in an ATV or four-wheeler accident on Wylie Ridge Road in Weirton, West Virginia, during the early morning hours of August 21, 2026.

Reports have placed the time of the incident at approximately 3:30 a.m.

Carter reportedly suffered serious injuries in the accident and later died.

The precise circumstances of the crash have not been fully detailed publicly. Information about what caused the ATV to crash, whether other people were present and the sequence of events leading to the fatal injuries should not be assumed without official confirmation.

What is clear from the available information is that the accident abruptly ended the life of a teenager who had been looking forward to another year at Oak Glen High School.

A Young Life Connected to the Community

Carter’s story reaches beyond football.

His name appears in Oak Glen school records dating back to his middle-school years, demonstrating that his connection to the community was longstanding. He grew up through the local school system alongside many of the young people who are now grieving his death.

By the time he reached high school, Carter had established himself as part of the Golden Bears football program.

For classmates and teammates, memories of Carter are likely to extend far beyond statistics or athletic records. School years are built around friendships, practices, games, classrooms, shared jokes and everyday experiences, and those relationships often become some of the most lasting memories of adolescence.

Family and Personal Details

Carter was a member of the Pesacreta family, and his father, Dave Pesacreta, has been identified in reports concerning the tragedy.

Carter also had a family connection to the Pittsburgh area. A previously published obituary for his grandfather, Michael J. “Mickey” Pesacreta Jr., identified David Pesacreta as Mickey’s son and Carter as his grandson.

Beyond those publicly established family details, additional information about Carter’s mother, siblings, extended family, personal interests and private life has not been sufficiently documented publicly. Those details should be respected as private unless the family chooses to share them.

What can be established is that Carter was surrounded by family, schoolmates, teammates and members of a close-knit community that is now confronting his sudden death.

Remembering Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta

People mourning Carter have remembered him as a young person whose life was full of promise.

Community tributes have described him as kind and caring, while a fundraiser established following his death characterized him as someone who brought happiness to the people around him.

Those personal memories are especially significant because Carter’s life was not defined by the ATV accident. He was a son, grandson, student, teammate, classmate and friend before he became the subject of a tragic death announcement.

At just 16 years old, Carter had not yet had the opportunity to experience many of the milestones that would normally lie ahead: completing high school, continuing his football career, pursuing further education or beginning a career and building an adult life.

His family and friends are instead left with the memories of the years they did have with him.

Oak Glen Football Community Mourns

The tragedy has also deeply affected the Oak Glen High School community.

Football teams often develop strong bonds through months of practices, conditioning, travel, competition and shared experiences. Losing a teammate at such a young age can therefore affect an entire group of students, coaches and families.

Carter’s place on the Golden Bears roster means his absence will be felt particularly strongly as the school year and football season approach.

The wider Newell and Hancock County communities have also rallied around the Pesacreta family, with people offering prayers, condolences and practical support following the tragedy.

Funeral and Memorial Arrangements

At the time of this report, complete funeral and visitation arrangements for Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta have not been fully established in the publicly available information.

The family is expected to release official information concerning visitation, funeral services, memorial arrangements and other ceremonies when those details are finalized.

Those wishing to honor Carter can continue to support his family and the Oak Glen community while respecting the family’s privacy during this extremely difficult period.

Carter Pesacreta Death: What We Know

Name: Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta
Age: 16
Community: Newell, West Virginia
School: Oak Glen High School
Class: 2028
Sport: Football
Jersey: No. 58
Positions: Offensive and defensive line
Reported accident: ATV/four-wheeler crash
Reported location: Wylie Ridge Road, Weirton, West Virginia
Reported date of accident: August 21, 2026
Cause of death: Fatal injuries reportedly sustained in the ATV accident
Family: Pesacreta family; father identified as Dave Pesacreta
Funeral arrangements: Pending family announcement

Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta’s death is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a young life can be changed by tragedy. For his family, teammates, classmates and friends, the coming days will be filled with grief and memories of the teenager they knew.

He will be remembered as a 16-year-old Oak Glen student-athlete, football teammate, family member and friend, rather than simply as the victim of an ATV accident.

The Golden Bears community now faces the painful task of moving forward without one of its young players. Carter’s No. 58 jersey, his place among his teammates and the memories created during his years in the Oak Glen community will remain part of the story of a young life that ended far too soon.

Disclaimer

This article is intended for general informational and memorial purposes. Details concerning Carter Pesacreta’s accident, death, family, cause of death and funeral arrangements may change as additional information becomes available. Official announcements from the Pesacreta family, Oak Glen High School, investigators and relevant authorities should be relied upon for final confirmation. The privacy and wishes of Carter’s family should be respected during this difficult time.