ATV Crash Under Investigation

(Photo courtesy of Jason Rojas/Flickr)
(Photo courtesy of Jason Rojas/Flickr)

  JACKSON – Police are seeking the public’s help in determining the cause of an ATV crash that left the driver seriously injured.

  The incident happened on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 29, at about 2:40 p.m. near Russell Childs Road, police said. The driver, a 30-year-old local man whose name is being withheld, was driving his Suzuki Quad on Russell Childs Road when he lost control and struck a tree. He was airlifted to a regional trauma center with significant injuries.

  The man was the only occupant, and no other vehicles were involved, police said. In addition to Jackson Police Department personnel, Quality EMS, MONOC Paramedics, and the Cassville Fire Company also responded to this incident.

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  This matter remains under investigation by PO Edward Travisano and Sgt. George Vidalis of the Traffic Safety Unit.

  Anyone having information regarding this incident can contact PO Travisano at 732-928-1111.