A few more details have been released in the fatal crash involving a Fulton County boy on a dirt bike Thursday night.
Capt. Jet Quillen told GIANT fm News and the Fulton County Post that the fatal dirt bike accident remains under investigation. As of this report, it's been confirmed that a 12 year-old juvenile was operating on private property when the accident occurred. The juvenile was wearing full protective gear and helmet. Initially, it appears that everything was done correctly, but still ended tragically.
The crash happened Thursday night near the Fulton County Historical Museum.
No name has been provided to media for the juvenile that crashed into a skid loader in a field.
The juvenile is a Rochester schools student.
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