Man slightly injured in ATV accident in Bennington – NH Fish and Game Department

CONTACT:
Conservation Officer Thomas Houghton
603-352-9669
June 3, 2024

Bennington, NH – On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., conservation officers with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department responded to a report of a single ATV accident on private property in the Town of Bennington. The initial call revealed that a 3-year-old had sustained facial injuries. Upon reporting the incident, all members of the Bennington Fire Department and Antrim Ambulance responded.

On scene, conservation officers were able to determine that the youth ATV driven by Harley Miller, 26, of Bennington, NH, and accompanied by a minor passenger, came to an abrupt stop in the yard of the residence, causing the minor to strike his face against the handlebars of the ATV. The injured minor was treated at the scene by emergency responders and eventually transported by Antrim Ambulance to Concord Hospital where his non-life-threatening injuries were further evaluated and treated. The primary cause is believed to be equipment failure. None of the occupants were wearing helmets at the time of the incident. Miller was subsequently cited for carrying a passenger under the age of 18 without a protective helmet.

The incident remains under investigation by NH Fish and Game Conservation officers. Conservation officers would like to remind parents/guardians that minors under the age of 18 are required by law to always wear a helmet and eye protection when operating an OHRV or snowmobile. For more information on safe riding, visit www.ride.nh.gov.