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Child Dead After Flipping ATV in Suwannee County

ATV accident
Posted at 10:01 AM, Oct 03, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-03 06:26:27-04

SUWANNEE, COUNTY, FL. (WTXL)-- A child injured in an ATV accident Saturday has died, according to Suwannee County Fire Rescue. 

The accident happened on 233rd Road just after six in the evening when the child flipped the vehicle.  Fire Rescue crews were dispatched and life support was administered. 

The minor was then airlifted and flown to UF Health in Gainesville to receive medical attention for critical injuries. 

SCFR reports, that they have now received word that the child has passed. 

No word yet on the identity of the child or the age. This story will be updated when information becomes available.