Bartholomew County, IN : Child dies in off-road vehicle accident near the 12000 block of West County Road 525S on Saturday, 28th December, 2019
Bartholomew County, Indiana
Indiana Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are investigating a fatal off-road-vehicle (ORV) accident involving a Columbus child.
At about 2:20 p.m. Saturday, they were dispatched to a dirt-bike accident that occurred near the 12000 block of West County Road 525S in Bartholomew County.
Initial investigation determined a 5-year-old male was operating a KTM 50cc dirt bike on family property. While attempting to maneuver the dirt bike up an incline, he lost control, causing the dirt bike to strike a tree. Family at the scene rendered aid and then transported the child to the Southwest Fire Department in Ogilville for medical assistance, according to conservation officers.
The victim was unresponsive and was transported to Riley Children’s Hospital by Lifeline Helicopter, conservation officers said. Due to injuries sustained during the accident, he was declared deceased at the hospital, according to the DNR.
Initial investigation has indicated the victim was wearing a helmet and other protective safety equipment at the time of the accident.
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