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Minor Injuries After ATV/Vehicle Crash in Oneida County Published on 07/10/2020 under News

Only minor injuries were reported after a vehicle rear-ended an ATV in Oneida County yesterday afternoon.

According to the Sheriff's Office, that accident happened in the Town of Monico at shortly before 4:30pm. The ATV was occupied by two juveniles.

Deputies found that both youths suffered minor injuries. They were not transported to a hospital after conferring with the parents.

The initial investigation showed the ATV pulled out in front of the westbound vehicle. The operator of the ATV said they did not see the vehicle approaching.

The Sheriff's Office confirmed the ATV operator did have an ATV safety license, and said neither of the youth were wearing a helmet.

The incident remains under investigation.

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