VIDOR, Texas — The Vidor Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle ATV accident that claimed the life of a child.
The deadly accident happened on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Dispatch received a call around 7:30 p.m. about an accident involving a single-vehicle ATV near the intersection of South Lakeside Street and Springdale Street, according to a news release from the Vidor Police Department.
A 12-year-old girl was driving the ATV at the time of the accident, according to the release. There were three other people in the vehicle with her.
The ages of the passengers are unknown.
The young girl lost control of the vehicle due to speed, causing it to leave the roadway, according to the release. Her family took her to the Best Med Emergency Clinic in Vidor, where medical staff called an ambulance.
The child was then taken to the Christus St. Elizabeth Trauma Center, where she died, according to the release. Her name is not being released pending the notification of extended family members.
This is an on-going investigation.
The Vidor Independent School District will have counselors available when the children return to school on Tuesday.
From a Vidor Police Department news release:
On Sunday, September 4, 2022, at approximately 7:30 PM, the Vidor Police Department Dispatch Center was advised of an accident involving a single vehicle ATV, side by side, near the intersection of S. Lakeside and Springdale. The vehicle was being operated by a 12-year-old female with 3 passengers. The driver lost control of the vehicle due to speed causing it to leave the roadway. The driver was transported by family to Best Med Emergency Clinic in Vidor, where medical personnel summoned an ambulance. Acadian Ambulance Service transported the child to Christus St. Elizabeth Trauma Center, where the child succumbed to her injuries. The Investigation is on-going at this time. The child’s name is not being released to allow the extended family to be contacted. The Vidor Independent School District will have counselors available when the children return to school on Tuesday.