Truck vs. Quad Accident Sends Two to Hospital

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Golden Valley Paramedic/Firefighters treat a 12-year old female who suffered multiple injuries after being struck by a pickup truck (shown in background).

NARRATIVE:

Tuesday evening at 6:48 PM, Golden Valley Firefighters responded with MCSO to a pickup truck versus quad accident at the intersection of Shipp & San Pedro Roads. Firefighters treated two females, one 18 and the other 12 years of age, who were riding the quad; neither rider was wearing a helmet. Bystanders reported the quad riders entered the controlled intersection and collided with the eastbound full-size Dodge pickup, throwing both riders onto the pavement as their quad was struck and rolled under the front of the pickup. Both females were transported to KRMC for traumatic, although not believed to be life-threatening injuries. MCSO remained on scene to investigate the accident. The driver of the Dodge pickup was not injured in the collision. Fire officials urge all ATV and motorcycle riders to always wear proper gear, including an approved helmet to protect from head injuries which often prove fatal.