ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) – A teenager was seriously injured after an ATV was struck by a car in the Lewisburg area, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reported it happened when the victim, who is under the age of 17, entered Lenora Road from a private driveway on Tuesday evening.
“The juvenile was air-lifted to a Baton Rouge area hospital with serious injuries,” he said.
The sheriff noted there is no suspected impairment on the part of the automobile driver.
He emphasized the importance of following laws regarding off-road vehicle operations.
“We have provided, only recently, the laws regarding the operations of off-road vehicles. The operators must be licensed, and should certainly attend training, such as the upcoming event hosted by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. Improper or unsafe operation will ultimately lead to injury or worse. Please follow the law,” he explained.
The sheriff added anyone with questions can contact the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 948-6516.
The crash remains under investigation.
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