SHERIDAN COUNTY – The Sheridan County Sheriff’s office is investigating a fatality accident involving an ATV and tractor south of Hay Springs on Friday.
According to the Sheridan County Attorney’s Office, the initial investigation showed the ATV was driven by a five-year-old boy when it went in front of a tractor driven by a family member.
The boy was transported by medical ambulance to Chadron Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The incident involved a family from Sidney. The name of the family was not released by the Sheridan County Attorney’s Office.
The matter remains under investigation pending an autopsy. No criminal charges are anticipated.
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