A 11-year-old boy was killed after an ATV accident occurred on Thursday evening in Bloomingdale.
Fire officials reported that the boy was struck by an all-terrain vehicle driven by a relative. After the accident occurred, the boy was then transported to the hospital by helicopter in order to be treated.
He was moved from Central DuPage Hospital to Loyola Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Further details on what caused the accident are also unknown at this time.
All-terrain vehicles can be a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, but they can also be dangerous if you are involved in an accident. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims at this time.