Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident that resulted in the death of an 11 year old Gibson County boy.
The juvenile victim, 11, of Haubstadt was operating a John Deere side by side ATV in a field near the intersection of CR 350 S and CR 450 E in Francisco. During a turn the ATV rolled over ejecting the driver. The ATV then landed on top of the victim pinning him to the ground. The victim was transported to Gibson General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The incident occurred at 3:13 pm on June 13th 2017. No helmet or restraint harness was used.
Responding Agencies included the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Gibson County EMS and Indiana Conservation Officers.
