Child Killed in ATV Crash Near Casey

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Published on May 24 2016 6:10 am
Last Updated on May 24 2016 6:10 am
Written by Greg Sapp

An 11-year-old from Casey was fatally injured in an incident near that town Monday afternoon.

Illinois State Police report the child, whose name was not released, was riding an ATV on 950th Road near 230th Street, about a mile south of Casey, shortly after 5pm. The child lost control of the ATV, which overturned into oncoming traffic, throwing the child off the unit. The ATV then struck the front of a vehicle driven by 72-year-old Linda Medsker of Casey.

The child was pronounced dead at the scene.

No citations were issued.