October 24, 2011

An accident involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) carrying three teens and a pickup truck has left one teen dead and the other two severely injured. According to KTHV News, the accident happened this past Saturday around 3:30 in the afternoon, along US Highway 270 near Sheridan, Arkansas.

The three teens, all 15-years-old, were riding the ATV along the stretch of highway when they failed to stop at a stop sign, and broadsided a Toyota pickup truck. The collision caused the boys to be thrown from the machine like ragdolls. The young driver of the ATV was killed upon impact in the crash, while the other two suffered major trauma and were taken to an area hospital for treatment. As of today, one of them is listed in fair condition, while the other is in critical. The driver of the pickup was uninjured and does not face any charges for his part in the crash.

Studies from the Campbell Clinic at the University of Tennessee found that serious injuries amongst children, teens, and young adults resulting from riding ATVs has risen in the past few years, with more than 4,500 young people hurt every year on the vehicles.

The Arkansas Car Accident Lawyers with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton want to know what your opinion about young people driving ATVs. Should it be a minor’s choice to ride them, or should stricter age limit policies be enacted to protect riders? Tell us what you think by posting to our Facebook page.

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