01/18/12 Indiana Conservation Officers investigated a snowmobile accident Friday afternoon January 13th after a 14 year old girl struck a tree in her yard.
The Crown Point resident was operating a snowmobile in her back yard, without a helmet, when she struck a tree and then collided with a wooden fence.
She was airlifted to the University of Chicago from St. Anthony’s Medical Center with multiple head injuries and as of this morning is expected a full recovery.
As a reminder, Indiana Conservation Officer want you to always where a helmet when operating an off road vehicle and parental supervision is a must with young riders