2-year-old hit by ATV in Springfield Twp. flown to hospital

Premier Health's CareFlight medical helicopter landed and let the public up close for tours during the  Middletown Division of Police National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 at Smith Park. There were police k-9 and swat demonstrations, CareFlight helicopter, dunking booth, free food from Gold Star Chili and Kona Ice, bouncy houses, vendors and more. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Premier Health's CareFlight medical helicopter landed and let the public up close for tours during the Middletown Division of Police National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 at Smith Park. There were police k-9 and swat demonstrations, CareFlight helicopter, dunking booth, free food from Gold Star Chili and Kona Ice, bouncy houses, vendors and more. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

A 2-year-old hit by an ATV Monday afternoon in Springfield Twp. was flown to Dayton Children’s Hospital.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Springfield Post said that troopers were called just after 5 p.m. to the 2700 block of Dale Avenue.

OSHP said that their investigation found a 19-year-old was riding a 2018 Kawasaki ATV east on Dale Avenue when the 2-year-old crossed the street in front of the four-wheeler.

The ATV hit the 2-year-old in the road, causing serious, but not life-threatening injuries, OSHP said. A medical helicopter flew the child to Dayton Children’s Hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

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