7-year-old child killed in ATV crash at campground

A child died in an ATV crash at Hog Waller Mug Bog Campground. (Source: WCJB)
Published: Apr. 22, 2024 at 1:34 PM EDT

PALATKA, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - A child was killed while riding an ATV at a campground in Florida.

Florida Highway Patrol Troopers said a 7-year-old boy was riding with a 32-year-old man at the Hog Waller Mug Bog Campground around 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Authorities said the driver made a quick turn and flipped the ATV over.

The ATV fell onto the boy before hitting a tree stump.

The boy died at the hospital. The man received minor injuries.