A 14-year-old boy from Howard City died in an ATV accident on Monday in Reynolds Township. The boy was ejected from a 2019 Polaris Ranger and then crushed by the vehicle. The accident happened on private property around 1:15 p.m., and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WOOD TV.
A young boy was injured in an accident while riding a Ranger behind his house. He crashed into a pile of roofing trusses, was thrown from the vehicle, and it landed on top of him. The boy wasn’t wearing a seatbelt or helmet. A family member found him and called for help. Emergency responders arrived to assist, as detailed in a report by MLive.
Tri County Area Schools Superintendent Ryan Biller addressed the school community after a tragic loss, saying "This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns and questions for our entire school community, especially our students." He encouraged anyone struggling to reach out for support, adding, "Our district has a School Crisis Team in place made up of professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents/guardians, and school staff at difficult times such as this." The Montcalm County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident, and more details are expected, as stated by WZZM 13.
