PETERSBURG, W.Va. — An ATV accident in Grant County claimed the life of a four-year old child Wednesday night.
West Virginia State Police said the ATV crash happened along a power line right-of-way near Petersburg around 7:15 p.m.. Paramedics were first called to the scene and said three juveniles were riding the machine when it overturned.
The youngest of the riders was a four-year old male who was in critical condition at the scene. All three were transported to Grant Memorial Hospital and the youngster was pronounced dead. The condition and ages of the other two juvenile victims was not released.
An investigation continues.