- The 11-year-old, who has actually not been determined, had actually been riding on a side-by-side when it decreased an embankment
- Firefighters state that the mishap occurred after the family dog leapt onto the flooring and struck the gas pedal
- The event occurred on Monday while the boy had actually been checking out family in the Crum location of Wayne County, West Virginia
An 11-year-old boy has actually passed away in a freak ATV mishap after the family dog got on the gas pedal, triggering the vehicle to divert off the roadway and down an embankment.
Firefighters state the victim and his 12-year-old bro from Gallia County, Ohio, had actually been checking out family in the Crum location of Wayne County, West Virginia, for a couple of days.
Assistant Chief of the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department Wayne Williamson says they had actually been preparing yourself to go home on Monday when the 11-year-old said he wished to go on another flight.
Williamson says a little after 2:30 p.m. on Stonecoal Road, the 11-and-12-year-olds were riding a side-by-side, which was being driven by the 18-year-old partner of their cousin.
The assistant chief said he was informed a family dog was riding with the young boys and leapt down on to the floorboard and stepped on the accelerator pedal.
This triggered the side-by-side to divert off the roadway and over an embankment.
Williamson informed WSAZ: ‘Who would have ever believed a house dog would leap down in the floorboard of a side-by-side and do that.
‘It’s simply heartbreaking for everyone. Everybody included requirements all the prayers they can get.’
Williamson said a female and teenage woman were riding an ATV ahead of the young boys when the crash occurred.
There’s no cell service in the location, however their home neighbors, and they called 911 from there.
When the emergency situation responders showed up on the scene, the 11-year-old was noticable dead.
The identity of the boy has actually not yet been launched. The 12-year-old and 18-year-old were required to health centers with non-life threatening injuries.
The dog is likewise said to have actually suffered just small injuries in the mishap. On social networks, users have actually left well desires and prayers for the family of the young boy.
One individual published: ‘Prayers. It’s definitely heartbreaking to find out about a kid losing their life. Hugs and prayers to the family.’
Another individual commented: ‘Sending prayers to all the friends and family.’
