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9-Year-Old ATV Crash Victim Identified

Xavier Dawson, 9
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Xavier Dawson, 9

The ATV crash in Spencer County, Indiana claimed the life of 9-year-old Xavier Dawson

Authorities have released the name of the boy who died in an ATV crash in Spencer County over the holiday weekend. WNIN’s John Gibson has the update:

Nine-year-old Xavier Dawson 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.

First responders 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 nine-year-old Xavier died at the scene.

The adult was taken to Owensboro Memorial Hospital with severe injuries. There was no word on the man’s name.

Investigators say neither was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

An investigation continues.