Girl in critical condition after Chicago ATV accident
The Chicago Tribune reports that a 14-year-old suburban Chicago girl is in critical condition after the all terrain vehicle (ATV) she was driving collided with another ATV driven by her stepbrother.
The Lake County Sheriff's office says that Wadsworth girl and her 11-year –old brother were driving the ATVs Tuesday evening when the two vehicles crashed. Reports say the children were thrown to the pavement when the ATVs rolled over.
Police say the girl was airlifted to a hospital with head trauma and the boy had minor scratches. Both children were wearing helmets, but police are investigating whether they were strapped.
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