An 8-year-old child was critically injured Monday after an all-terrain vehicle crashed at the intersection of Central Avenue and Glenn Rogers Sr. Street in Memphis. Emergency crews rushed the child to a local hospital, and police say the injuries are serious as investigators work to determine how the crash happened.
As reported by FOX13 Memphis, Memphis Police Department officers responded to the scene, and the child's gender has not been released. FOX13's account attributed the initial details to police and said the child was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Crash Site At Renamed Glenn Rogers Sr. Street
The collision occurred where Central Avenue meets Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, a roadway the city notes was formerly known as South Hollywood Street. Per the City of Memphis, the street name has been updated in recent years. Authorities have not released whether any other people were injured or whether charges will be filed as the investigation continues.
Why ATVs Can Be Especially Risky For Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics cautions that ATVs are not safe for children under 16 and urges families to avoid allowing young children to operate adult-size machines. HealthyChildren.org emphasizes that helmet use, choosing an appropriate vehicle size, and staying off public roads are key steps to reduce harm.
A review of national datasets estimated roughly 93,800 ATV-related emergency department visits in 2017, with about a quarter involving riders younger than 16, and found that head injuries and rollovers are common mechanisms leading to hospitalization. PubMed Central underscores how size mismatch and lack of protective gear increase risks for young riders.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is the region's Level I pediatric trauma center and would typically receive critically injured children from incidents like this. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital notes its trauma specialists are available 24/7 to treat severe pediatric injuries.
Police say the crash remains under investigation, and officials have not immediately released whether the ATV was being operated on a public roadway or whether safety equipment was in use. FOX13 Memphis provided the initial account, and this report will be updated as authorities release more information.
