In Jackson County, disaster struck for those who were riding ATV. An accident took place yesterday around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Road and Ontario Road by Marianna.
At the time of the incident, a 12-year-old boy was driving an ATV and failed to stop at a stop sign. As a result, he and his passenger were struck by a vehicle, which caused the ATV to overturn. The ATV was destroyed in a fire.
The passenger was identified as 17-year-old Michael Riley Torbett, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The 12-year-old was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Two teens were in the vehicle that struck the ATV and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Any accident that happens on our roadways has the chance to cause serious injuries to a party. You might wonder how to move forward with your claim if you have been injured or a life has been lost in a severe accident. We want to help at Rubenstein Law. Your case matters to us and we will fight to help you receive results you deserve.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
To those who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, we offer our most sincere condolences.
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