EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a 3-year-old boy died on Tuesday after being struck by an ATV near Horizon City. <\/p>\n
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, on Feb. 3 at approximately 6:07 p.m., deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision in the 600 block of Endwall Street. <\/p>\n
Deputies discovered a serious collision involving an ATV that struck a 3-year-old boy crossing the roadway. <\/p>\n
According to police, the child was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. <\/p>\n
Sheriff Oscar Ugarte responded to the incident, urging the public not to use ATVs on public roadways, “This is a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy. ATVs are not permitted on public roadways. These vehicles are not designed for street use, and when they are operated illegally, they create a serious safety risk. Our office will continue to take enforcement action, including impoundment.” <\/p>\n
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as the Sheriff’s Office confirmed no arrests have been made yet, and Special Traffic Investigators have taken over the investigation.<\/p>\n