The UTV was carrying four passengers at the time of the crash, none of whom were wearing seatbelts or helmets, according to local police
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- A 12-year-old died and a 10-year-old remains in critical condition after a UTV carrying four juveniles crashed and rolled over in upstate New York on Friday, July 31
- Authorities said none of the four occupants, ages 10 to 14, were wearing seat belts or helmets when the vehicle apparently veered off a private driveway and struck a boulder
- The crash remains under investigation
A 12-year-old is dead and three other juveniles were injured — including one in critical condition — following a serious UTV accident in upstate New York.
The tragic incident occurred in the hamlet of Maplecrest on Friday, July 31, at approximately 7:54 p.m. local time, a spokesperson for the Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) said in a statement to PEOPLE.
According to a media release shared by the GCSO on Saturday, Aug. 1, a preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was being driven on a private gravel driveway that serves several homes.
There were four youths in the vehicle, ages 10, 11, 12 and 14, at the time of the accident. None of the minors were wearing seat belts or helmets.
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The incident occurred after the UTV, which was being driven by the 14-year-old, appeared to veer off the side of the driveway and strike a boulder. The vehicle then rolled onto its passenger side, pinning the 12-year-old and 10-year-old beneath it.
A neighbor was ultimately able to pull the UTV off the children using his truck, per police.
The injured children were transported to Albany Medical Center, where the 12-year-old was pronounced dead. The 10-year-old is currently in critical condition.
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The other two passengers on board at the time of the crash sustained only minor injuries and were treated at the scene, per the GCSO.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing, per authorities.
The GCSO did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
