ATV Accident - 2 Died and 4 Injured
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Updated Jul 04, 2024
ATV Accident
In Oklahoma, a tragic ATV accident occurred at Happy Trails ATV park on Sunday afternoon. A 2022 Polaris Ranger crashed near the South Canadian River. Sadly, an 8-month-old boy passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital, and a 2-year-old boy died several days later at Oklahoma Children's Hospital where he was in critical condition. Two children and two other individuals escaped without injuries. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Who was Involved in an ATV Accident?
In the ATV accident near Happy Trails ATV park in Oklahoma, the passengers involved were Kelsey Drummer, 26 years old, and several Children aged 8 months to 6 years old, all from Newalla. Among them, two adults including a driver and a 6-year-old and 3-year-old were unharmed. Sadly, a 2-year-old boy and an 8-month-old boy were trapped for 20 minutes before emergency responders freed them. They were rushed to Norman Healthplex, where the 8-month-old boy passed away on Sunday, and the 2-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
Who Caused the ATV Accident?
In the ATV accident near Happy Trails ATV park in Oklahoma, 31-year-old Kendra Mann of Newalla was driving a Polaris Ranger ATV during the incident. Due to the crash, two of her child passengers died and she is safe. It is unknown how the crash happened, further investigation will bring all details in the light.
Is ATV Park Closed?
Yes, Happyland ATV Park is permanently closed. On Tuesday, park officials announced the closure on social media, following a tragic accident on June 30th that resulted in the deaths of two young children. They expressed their condolences to the affected family and mentioned that the park was meant to create happy memories. The park did not state that the deadly crash was the reason for the closure. A default notice on the park's property since January 2023 as per online records was also seen as a reason for its closure.
