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Children in ATV Accident Not Wearing Helmets

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Posted: 8:09 PM Jun 30, 2008
Last Updated: 8:52 PM Jun 30, 2008
Reporter: Leslie Cebula
Email Address: leslie.cebula@wtap.com

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Two boys lost control of a four wheeler Monday morning and luckily it didn't take a turn for the worst.

Williamstown Police say two brothers were riding on their grandfather's ATV when the three-year-old hit the thumb controlled accelerator.

They drove it into a flag pole at an Enviro-Tech International facility on Armstrong Avenue in Williamstown.

Neither boy was wearing a helmet.

The three-year-old was taken by private vehicle to the hospital. On Monday afternoon he was no longer listed as a patient.

Police say he suffered from a bump on his head.

The other rider is a 14-year-old who police say appeared to be fine.

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Posted by: jojo Location: WV on Jul 2, 2008 at 11:39 AM
We rode bicycles and horses not dirt bikes or ATVs. You are right 'Voice of Opinion'parents should be held accountable. I would have never let a 3 year old alone with a 14 year old.

Posted by: jojo Location: WV on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:28 AM
What was a 3 year old doing in the care of a 14 year old? Especially on an ATV!!!!!!!!! And where were the adults? Go figure!!!

Posted by: Resident Location: Williamstown on Jul 1, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Don't worry. There will be no fines or charges handed out due to this accident. This is Williamstown. Our Police Department doesn't write tickets, or hand out fines....nothing. Oh...and a 3 year old on a 4 wheeler with a 14 year old. Real smart Grandpa! You wouldn't get a bump on the head if you were wearing a helmet. Isn't that the law.

Posted by: angie Location: davisville on Jul 1, 2008 at 08:33 AM
get a grip, 20 years ago when we were growing up we never wore helmets, stayed out past dark,and had accidents that we learned from, a 3 year old shouldnt have been on an ATV but i dont think calling someone bad parents is fair, all parents make mistakes

Posted by: Voice of Opinion Location: Wood COunty on Jul 1, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Parents should be tried with abuse and reckless endangerment. CHILDREN are not responsible enough to be riding such a machine especially without a helmet.

Posted by: Lisa on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:41 PM
I think some parent/grandparent best be thanking God that these kids are alright! If you are gonna ride like that, you should have made sure helmets where on them!

Posted by: Tom Location: Cutler on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Another fine example of parenting.