13-Year-Old Boy Dies in Off-Road Accident near Old Highway 111 and Evan Hewes Highway [Imperial County, CA]

13-Year-Old Boy Killed in Off-Road Crash near Old Highway 111 in Imperial County

 
IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA (January 2, 2023) — A 13-year-old boy died in an off-road accident near Old Highway 111 and Evan Hewes Highway.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal solo-vehicle crash happened around 11:33 a.m. on December 27. For unknown reasons, the 13-year-old boy who was operating a 2018 Can-Am eastbound on a private dirt lot lost control. As a result, the vehicle overturned and ejected him.
 
His 14-year-old passenger escaped the crash with no injuries.
 
At this time, investigators do not suspect impairment to have played a factor. Although, they did learn that neither occupant was wearing a helmet and the 14-year-old was the only one with a seatbelt.
 
The crash remains under investigation. Although, if anyone has more to add to this case, please call the CHP.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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