13-year-old from New London dies in dirt bike crash at Finger Lake State Park
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 22, 2023
The teenager was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A tragic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Finger Lake State Park motocross track, resulting in the death of a 13-year-old from New London, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the teenager was riding his dirt bike when he went over a berm and became airborne.
The report states that "the bike hit the ground" causing him to be thrown off it. The young rider sustained fatal injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
This incident serves as a reminder of how dangerous extreme sports can be, especially for children who may not fully understand or appreciate the risks involved. It is important for parents and guardians to ensure that their children are properly trained and equipped with safety gear before engaging in any such activities.
Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of this young victim during this difficult time.
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Tags: Fatality, Missouri, Springfield, Accident, Teenager, Tragedy, Dirtbike, Finger Lake State Park, Motocross, Boone County
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 13-year-old from New London
- Vehicles:
- dirt bike
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Missouri
- City:
- Boone County
- Location:
- Finger Lake State Park motocross track
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-21
- Time of Incident:
- around 1:05 p.m.
Finger Lake State Park motocross track
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