12-year-old dies due to injuries suffered after UTV overturns on Wisconsin farm
Deputies with the Vernon County Sheriff's Office say the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday on private property near Kouba Valley Road in the Town of Greenwood.
Deputies say that a 2014 Kubota RTV500 was being operated on a gravel surface, traveling down a slight incline, when the driver lost control on a curve, causing the UTV to overturn.
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Two children, ages 11 and 12, were on the UTV with the driver and were hospitalized as a result of the crash. The 12-year-old was later pronounced dead at the hospital, and the 11-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.
'Our hearts go out to the family and friends aching and grieving such a tremendous loss in our community. I appreciate everyone who answered the call and put forth extensive life-saving efforts with the highest level of compassion,' Sheriff Roy Torgerson stated.
The incident remains under investigation by the Wisconsin DNR, Vernon County Sheriff's Office, and Vernon County Coroner's Office.
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