Comments on: Seven Year Old Injured In Four-Wheeler Accident

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:10:07 +0000

Thank God nobody was killed and I pray this little girl makes a complete recovery.. People fly by our house, on the street, going at least 60 with kids on the back and none wear helmets. It is a wonder more are not killed when they treat such a dangerous piece of equipment like a kiddie ride.

By: zack

zack — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:59:03 +0000

it dose not matter how much training you have everyone will crash sooner or later so shut up

By: ATV RIDER

ATV RIDER — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:36:13 +0000

So.. Sue wat your sayin is any amount of training is not enough. You contradicted yourself. So in other words wat u said is no matter wat the age or experience level they are still dangerous. But so is every one motorized transportation. but we still use those. ATVs are a reliable source of transportation in this part of the county. So this accident could have happend to anybody driving a ATV, no matter wat the skill level or age. so dont just jump to conclusions that u as an adult could have dont any better. the amount of training has a a lot to do with this he must have been a novice driver to make such a mistake.

By: tammy

tammy — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:36:48 +0000

this is my great niece that was in this accident and I know for a fact that the parents are very responsible and caring people. this was an accident and could have happen to anyone. I live in north eastern oklahoma and riding a atv is a past time foe everyone.

By: Rick Farmer

Rick Farmer — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:55:21 +0000

The little 7 yr old is my granddaughter. I am thrilled to find out about this web site devoted to the area there. I live in NW Arkansas, where atv and motorcycle riding and racing are major pastimes. I understand from my grandson, Zack, that as of today, his sister is O.K. I believe this mishap is unfortunate but could have been so much worse than it is. Let’s count our blessings (as we all are in the family) and not get too heated over this. Personally, I despise helmets myself, but I still wear them when riding over walking speed. And, in all honesty, wrecks happen! There is no getting around that! Also, I agree with the fellow who said atv’s are ‘no different than a horse’ except that a horse can and will throw you off and come back and stomp you! No. Escambia, you have my love & respect!! Rick…..

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:07:41 +0000

This little girl is lucky to be alive! No child under the age of 16 should ever be on any ATV. They are too dangerous no matter how much training you have, or whether or not you are wearing a helmet. They are powerful machines and they should not be treated like toys. Keep children safe by keeping them off ATV’s!

By: Mary Ann Spence

Mary Ann Spence — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:04:01 +0000

We saw them on the way home from Pensacola shortly before the accident. I am so thankful they are both ok. God and his Angels were surely watching over them.

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:11:09 +0000

Sounds to me like this little girl should have had a helmet on, no acceptions. Very irresponsible on the drivers and parents part. This could have been a different story…this little girl is lucky to be alive, no thanks to her parents.

By: another educator (NHS)

another educator (NHS) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:00:46 +0000

zach your comment “you will regret putting this lie on the internet” tells me you are old enough to know better but too young to care that this can be taken as verbal assult. everyone understands you are concerned about your sister. I am glad she will be ok. you need to understand some people just say stupid things because they do not know what else to say. I am glad she will be ok.

By: Molinomom

Molinomom — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:42:03 +0000

If she was riding between the highway and the woods as the brother says, shouldn’t the Florida highway patrol investigate? It was on the right of way which would make it a vehicle crash. Then maybe children and family services should get involved and see if there was any adult supervision with the girl. And the brother seems to have some anger issues as well.