12-year-old boy killed in ATV accident

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Written by Manchester Union-Leader   
Saturday, July 25, 2009
A 12-year-old boy died yesterday afternoon when he was thrown from an all-terrain vehicle and it rolled on top of him, police said.

Brandon McKinstry was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which took place at the River's Edge Campground and ATV Park, located at 500 Route 118.

Police said McKinstry was operating the vehicle within the park. As he drove it atop an embankment, the soil gave way, causing the machine to tip.

 

The machine threw the boy and then rolled on top of him.

He was wearing a helmet, police said, who added that an investigation is in the early stages.


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