Minor injured in ATV crash in Bennington

A minor was injured in an ATV crash in Bennington Sunday.

According to a release from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, conservation officers received a report at approximately 1:30 p.m. of a single ATV crash on private property. The initial call reported that a 3-year-old had suffered facial injuries. Upon notification of the incident, members of the Bennington Fire Department and Antrim Ambulance all responded.

Once on scene, conservation officers determined that the youth model ATV, operated by Harley Miller, 26, of Bennington and accompanied by a minor passenger, abruptly came to a stop in the yard of the residence, resulting in the minor hitting their face on the handlebars of the ATV.

The injured minor was treated by EMS personnel at the scene, and was ultimately transported by Antrim Ambulance to Concord Hospital for further evaluation and treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Equipment failure is believed to be the primary contributing factor. Neither of the occupants were wearing helmets at the time of the incident. Miller was issued a summons for carrying a passenger under the age of 18 who was not wearing protective headgear.

Conservation officers remind parents/guardians that minors under the age of 18 are required by law to wear a helmet and eye protection at all times while operating an  off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) or snowmobile.