Ole Miss student killed in sledding accident

A University of Mississippi student was killed in a sledding accident Wednesday.

The accident happened at the Highland Square Apartments around 5:30 p.m. Lafayette County Coroner Rocky Kennedy confirmed reports that the the student was Fenton Kottkamp, 22, of Lexington Ky.

Authorities said Kottkamp was sledding in a kayak when he struck a street sign. Alcohol was not involved in the accident.

Kennedy said Kottkamp, who is survived by his parents and two brothers, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Kennedy said the victim died of internal injuries.

Oxford Police are still investigating the incident and will update the public and media as additional information becomes available.