Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
One Georgia teen was killed and another is in critical condition following a late-night ATV crash Sunday.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Polaris four-wheeler was traveling west on NW 44th Street in western Hamilton County when it reached a sharp curve at NW 24th Avenue at 11:50 p.m.
The 18-year-old driver was unable to negotiate the curve and continued west off the road on the ATV, according to the report.
The four-wheeler hit a light pole and overturned, the report states.
The 18-year-old is in critical condition at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Another 18-year-old was killed in the accident, according to the report.
FHP said charges are pending an investigation and the role alcohol played in the crash is also being investigated.
Many people in Citrus County and throughout the state of Florida ride all-terrain vehicles. The three-wheeled and four-wheeled motorized vehicles are designed to handle rugged off-road terrain. Even for experienced riders, ATVs are dangerous and serious injuries are quite common.
ATVs are widely used for outdoor recreation in Florida. However, Florida state laws prohibit the operation of all-terrain vehicles on public roads, streets or highways.
If you have been hurt in an accident involving an ATV and it appears that another party may have been at fault, you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your suffering. To discuss your legal options with a Citrus County ATV Accident Lawyer at Whittel & Melton, call us at 352-726-0078 or contact us online for a free consultation.