Authorities have offered more information about an ATV crash that killed a nine-year-old boy in Spencer County. WNIN’s John Gibson has the update:
The Sherriff’s Office says the boy was riding a three-wheeled, all-terrain vehicle with an adult near the intersection of County Roads 1150-North and 1200-East -- near New Boston – Saturday evening.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the ATV off the road and both occupants ejected from the vehicle.
The sheriff’s office says first responders provided immediate medical care but the boy died at the scene.
The adult was taken to Owensboro Memorial Hospital with severe injuries.
Investigators say neither was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Authorities have not released the names of the deceased or the injured.
An investigation continues.