A 16-year-old boy died after he was ejected during an ATV crash Thursday night in Madera County, according to the California Highway Patrol. (Shutterstock)
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A 16-year-old boy died after he was ejected during an ATV crash Thursday night in Madera County.
He was not wearing a helmet, authorities said.
California Highway Patrol officers based in Madera responded at about 8 p.m. to an orchard area near Avenue 20 1/2 and Road 20.
CHP said the driver of a 2017 Polaris ATV tried crossing an unmaintained private road on Avenue 20 1/2 and failed to notice a metal chain strung to prevent access.
The driver was ejected, and the four-wheeler crashed into an almond tree.
Despite lifesaving measures by CHP and medical personnel, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected to have been a factor in this crash.
The crash is under investigation.
CHP reminds ATV riders to wear a properly fitted, DOT-compliant helmet and protective gear.
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