An 8-year-old girl tragically died when the ATV she was driving overturned at Olnes Pond Campground near Fairbanks, Alaska. According to Alaska State Troopers, she accelerated suddenly, causing the ATV to roll, with an adult male family member as a passenger. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at Mile 10.5 of the Elliott Highway. Despite both wearing helmets, the girl passed away at the scene, while the family member sustained minor injuries. Her body will undergo an autopsy at the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
8-Year-Old Girl Dies in ATV Rollover Near Fairbanks
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