Monday, May 29, 2017, 8:43 AM
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident that resulted in 16-year-old girl suffering a head injury. The ATV left the roadway hitting a guardrail and road sign, causing both occupants to be ejected into the roadway.
The driver of the ATV was a 17-year-old boy, who was slightly injured during the crash. The female passenger was transported by ambulance to Memorial Hospital in Jasper for treatment.
The accident occurred around 6:00 pm on May 28th 2017 on Brooks Bridge Road. Neither subject was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Responding agencies included the Martin County Sheriffs Department, Martin County EMS, Shoals Fire Department and Indiana Conservation Officers.
SOURCE: Indiana DNR Law Enforcement