Authorities say a 7-year-old boy suffered major injuries when the dirt bike he was riding slammed into the back of a Polaris RZR off-road vehicle in a remote stretch of Eldorado National Forest. According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck was reported along Eye Creek Road, south of Rock Creek Road, and the boy's injuries were classified as "major."
According to ABC10, the child was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle when he collided with the Polaris Razor, citing a CHP statement for the initial account of the crash. ABC10's report, published Thursday, relayed CHP's description of the injuries as major.
Where the crash happened
The crash site, reported as 1 Eye Creek Road south of Rock Creek Road, sits in a maze of narrow dirt roads used by dirt bikes and side-by-side vehicles. The Eldorado National Forest is a popular recreation spot, with designated roads and events that bring a mix of off-highway vehicles into close quarters on remote stretches of trail.
What officials have released
The California Highway Patrol said investigators responded to the scene and labeled the boy's injuries as "major," but had not immediately released further details about his condition. CHP's main pages also highlight safety programs and helmet guidance for people using motorized recreation on public roads and trails.
Off-road safety and context
Collisions between small motorcycles and side-by-side UTVs are a known risk on forest roads, which can be narrow, blind and poorly maintained. The U.S. Forest Service provides maps that show where motorized travel is allowed. Families with young riders are urged to take extra care, and guidance from the Eldorado National Forest and broader safety pages emphasizes helmets, proper supervision and sticking to designated routes when riding off-road.
The CHP is investigating the collision, and authorities have not released additional details about the boy's condition or the circumstances that led to the crash. Updates may follow as investigators continue their work.
