Two Juveniles Hurt in ATV Crash in Bates County

Two juveniles were injured in an ATV accident that occurred Sunday morning in Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a northbound 2002 Honda Rancher ATV, driven by an eight-year-old male from Butler, was on County Road 6002, one-half mile west of Business 49 just before 10 a.m., when the ATV traveled into the path of a westbound 2004 Ford F-250, driven by a 68-year-old man from Butler.

After impact, the ATV traveled off the roadway and overturned, ejecting both occupants.

The eight-year-old and his nine-year-old passenger, also from Butler, suffered serious injuries and were transported by Bates County EMS to Children’s Mercy Hospital for treatment.

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The ATV was totaled while the Ford had minor damage.

Bates County Deputies assisted the Patrol.

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Filed Under: Bates County, Honda ATV, MSHP crash report

Categories: Accidents