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mahatmakanejeeves

(61,666 posts) Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:30 AM Apr 2023

5-year-old passenger killed after ATV driven by 7-year-old flips

The smallest King Quad has a 400cc engine. New King Quads start at $6,849. Suzuki's ATV for youths is the QuadSport. It is available as a 90cc or 50cc model.

Of the QuadSport Z90, Suzuki says, "Designed for adult-supervised riders ages 12 and older." Of the QuadSport Z50, Suzuki says, "Designed for adult-supervised riders ages 6 and older."

5-year-old passenger killed after ATV driven by 7-year-old flips

Published April 8, 2023 6:07PM | Virginia | Associated Press |

VICTORIA, Va. - An all-terrain vehicle driven by a 7-year-old boy flipped and landed on his 5-year-old passenger, killing her, Virginia authorities said.

Virginia State Police responded Tuesday to the crash on private property in Lunenburg County.

The boy was driving the Suzuki King Quad ATV in the yard when the vehicle flipped, throwing both children off of it, agency spokesperson Corinne Geller said in a statement.

The ATV landed on the girl, killing her at the scene, and the boy suffered minor injuries. Neither of them were wearing a helmet, Geller said.

The crash remains under investigation.

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5-year-old passenger killed after ATV driven by 7-year-old flips (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 OP

Lunenberg County. Just south of Farmville. Horrible underpants Apr 2023 #1

If the AP account is correct, that's a big ATV for a 7-year-old. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 #2

I have known people personally who suffered loss from these vehicles EYESORE 9001 Apr 2023 #3

I have only the AP account to go by. I'll try to find out more. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 #4

Do these vehicles require keys? Effete Snob Apr 2023 #5

I can't say for certain, but I'd be surprised if they did not. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 #6

Quite a few people just leave the keys in them. MichMan Apr 2023 #13

"Thinking," is the operative word. 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 #10

How devastating for their family! My god. Diamond_Dog Apr 2023 #7

Suzuki says 6 and up for the QuadSport Z50, with adult supervision. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 #8

OK thanks I didn't know that. Diamond_Dog Apr 2023 #9

Happens a lot on ATVs. Kids and adults. twodogsbarking Apr 2023 #11

I live by the Oregon dunes CanonRay Apr 2023 #12

yup TallMike Apr 2023 #14

Another case of poor parenting and/or supervision. Yellowdog-1966 Apr 2023 #15

underpants

(187,425 posts)

1. Lunenberg County. Just south of Farmville. Horrible

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:34 AM

Apr 2023

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria,_Virginia

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,666 posts)

2. If the AP account is correct, that's a big ATV for a 7-year-old.

Reply to underpants (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:35 AM

Apr 2023

Good morning, such as it is.

EYESORE 9001

(27,622 posts)

3. I have known people personally who suffered loss from these vehicles

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:36 AM

Apr 2023

along with others who were grievously injured. Even ‘responsible’ adults can get hurt on them, so what were these people thinking? 7 and 5 years old. Sheesh!

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,666 posts)

4. I have only the AP account to go by. I'll try to find out more.

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:38 AM

Apr 2023

I haven't got a closer source to the event. It's possible the kids took off while no one was looking. Neither was wearing a helmet.

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)

5. Do these vehicles require keys?

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:39 AM

Apr 2023

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,666 posts)

6. I can't say for certain, but I'd be surprised if they did not.

Reply to Effete Snob (Reply #5)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:40 AM

Apr 2023

{edited} Even the smaller youth version, the QuadSport Z50, requires a key. From Suzuki:

The 2023 QuadSport Z50 is designed for adult-supervised riders ages six and older and includes features that make learning to ride a safe and fun experience. With an emphasis on safety and adult control, this quad features a throttle limiter to control engine output, a tether switch to remotely shut off the ignition, and a keyed main switch that prevents unauthorized use. Adjustable hand controls, an automatic transmission, full floorboards, and a low seat height make sure that beginning riders will enjoy active convenience and control. To sum it up, the QuadSport Z50 is packed with...

[Read More about 2023 QuadSport Z50]

If the smallest ATV Suzuki has requires a key to start and run, it's a certainty that all the models going up require one too.

MichMan

(13,580 posts)

13. Quite a few people just leave the keys in them.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 10:32 AM

Apr 2023

3Hotdogs

(13,588 posts)

10. "Thinking," is the operative word.

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 08:02 AM

Apr 2023

Diamond_Dog

(35,204 posts)

7. How devastating for their family! My god.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:41 AM

Apr 2023

ATVs are not safe for kids under 12, even then, they need to be taught safety rules, how to properly operate the machine, and wear helmets.

My boys wanted ATVs when they were younger and my husband refused to buy one because he said you can flip one very easily. IMO a 7-year old and a 5-year old passenger are way too young to be riding one around without helmets. What were those parents thinking!!!

OK I suppose it’s possible they were riding it around without the parents’ knowledge. Still, my heart goes out to that family. The older brother must be devastated.

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,666 posts)

8. Suzuki says 6 and up for the QuadSport Z50, with adult supervision.

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #7)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:46 AM

Apr 2023

The Z50 weighs 174 pounds.

https://suzukicycles.com/youth-atv/2023/quadsport-z50#overview

Diamond_Dog

(35,204 posts)

9. OK thanks I didn't know that.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #8)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 07:51 AM

Apr 2023

It does say “adult supervised”.

twodogsbarking

(12,271 posts)

11. Happens a lot on ATVs. Kids and adults.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 08:06 AM

Apr 2023

CanonRay

(14,936 posts)

12. I live by the Oregon dunes

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 09:54 AM

Apr 2023

and we have serious injuries every years, sometimes fatalities. Our fire and rescue service is busy all summer with these accidents.

TallMike

(161 posts)

14. yup

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 04:47 PM

Apr 2023

I just left a family E day event. 6 or 7, 11-16 year old kids riding quads, driving 1 ton trucks, 4x4 toyota trucks and thier ilk. Not a helmet or seatbelt in sight. Only 1 with prior experience driving. My protests met with blank stares... "That could never happen here. It's 200 acres. It's been the same way for 150 years...". Left as soon as possible. sheesh.

Yellowdog-1966

(43 posts)

15. Another case of poor parenting and/or supervision.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 10:08 PM

Apr 2023

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