Two girls hurt in Terrace Heights ATV accident
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- Two teen girls were hurt this afternoon when they crashed while riding a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle on private property in Terrace Heights.
The girls, 12 and 14, were not wearing helmets or other safety equipment, according to a news release from the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office.
“They’re going to be okay, possibly some broken noses and some cuts,” Sgt. Jeff Gillespie said in a phone interview, adding that one of the girls was from out of state.
The incident was reported about 12:15 p.m. in the 200 block of Warrior Road, three miles east of central Terrace Heights.
Sheriff’s officials say the 14-year-old girl was driving when she lost control of the ATV, went over a retaining wall and landed on a second retaining wall. The fall was about five feet.
Both girls were thrown off the second wall and fell about seven feet to the ground, authorities said.
They were taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Authorities did not release their names because they are juveniles.
Wow, that's some responsible parenting right there.
Report ViolationGlad the girls will be ok...had to be a scary experience!
Report ViolationJust broken noses and cuts. No big deal. Well I know for me my wrecks were life and death altering mind situations. I learnd alot. Hope they learned. But then I know somes dudes who rolled 10 rigs and they still drive like theres no tomorrow. At 12 and 14 they shud become beteer drivers beccause of this accident meaning I thnk wrecking made me a better or more aware driver.
Report ViolationOMG thank the lord they were not seriously injured. I gues their also very fortunate the ATV didn't land on them. Well let's hope they learned their lesson that safety comes first!
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