GoFundMe Launched For Teenager Seriously Injured In ORV Accident

The accident took place April 9 near Dillsboro.

Shutterstock photo.

(Dillsboro, Ind.) – A GoFund Me fundraiser has been set up to assist the family of a 13-year-old that was badly injured in an off-road vehicle accident earlier this month.

Indiana Conservation Officers responded to the crash in the 6200 block of East County Road 450 South near Dillsboro on April 9.

It was there that a 13-year-old male lost control of his ORV and collided with a tree. The teen was transported to St. Elizabeth Dearborn and was later airlifted to UC Medical Center.

According to the GoFundMe page, the victim’s injuries were extensive, and he remains in ICU with 24-hour nurses.

A $15,000 goal has been set to help the victim’s family offset medical expenses.

To date, more than $3,600 has been raised.

For more information, visit www.gofundme.com.

RELATED STORIES

13-Year-Old Injured In ORV Accident Near Dillsboro

More from Local News

Events

OA's Hautman Receives Mental Attitude Award at State Championship

Ryan Hautman is a tremendous goalkeeper who also excels in the classroom

Ryan Knigga Earns 150th Win as Tigers Head Coach

The win propels the Tigers into a sectional championship game this Friday.

High School Football Sectional Semifinal Recap

Six local teams remain alive in the IHSAA Football State Tournament

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Judds - Grandpa [Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days]

Gary Allan Every Storn Runs Out of Rain 10:05
Aaron Tippin Workin' Man's Ph.D 10:02
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 10:00
Tracy Byrd Don't Take Her She's All I Got 9:57