DIXON, MO (PULASKI COUNTY) – A 13-year-old was hurt after being ejected from an ATV in Pulaski County this afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred on Cave Road, near Clemens Creek, at 2:30 p.m., as the operator of a Honda ATV was rounding a curve in the roadway.
The driver, a 13-year-old girl from Dixon, lost control of the ATV, causing it to roll over an undisclosed number of times.
The victim, who was reportedly not using a proper safety device, was ejected from the ATV.
She was taken to the hospital in Rolla for the treatment of minor injuries.
No other injuries were reported in the accident.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in an ATV collision, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to advocate for better ATV safety or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis ATV accident attorneys.
