Charges pending after High School fight sends one teen to the hospital

Cache County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fight that occurred between two students at Sky View High School that sent one to the hospital, and the other to juvenile detention.

Witnesses report the two sophomores were arguing Friday when one of them punched the other, knocking him unconscious. The victim was rushed to an area hospital before being flown to Primary Children’s Medical Center.

Chief Deputy Matt Bilodeau said the incident left the victim with serious injuries. The identities of both boys are being withheld because they are minors.

Some of the students who witnessed the fight videoed it on their cell phones.

Bilodeau explained that deputies are reviewing the video footage and interviewing witnesses.

The teen who punched the victim has been booked into the Juvenile Detention Center on suspicion of aggravated assault.

Bilodeau said a thorough investigation is continuing. He expressed sorrow for everyone who was involved.

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