May 29, 2016
A Pennsylvania teenager tragically died Saturday night during a rodeo performance in New Jersey, according to State Police.
Cory Lutz, a 19-year-old native of Hopeland, Pa., was killed during an Opening Night event at Cowtown Rodeo, located off Route 40 in Woodstown, Salem County.
Police said Lutz fell off a horse during his performance and was kicked and trampled by the animal. He was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries but was later pronounced dead.
Lutz, a bareback rider with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, studied at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He was a widely admired rodeo professional whose performances garnered regular praise on Facebook.
Coy Lutz.
"Cowtown Rodeo and The Harris Family extend our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Lutz Family for the tragic loss of their son, Coy. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him."
