ATV accident near Shoals injures two

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Father and daughter flown out following Saturday’s crash

 

 

 

 

A father and daughter were flown to separate hospitals following a Saturday afternoon ATV crash in Martin County. Conservation officers report that at 2:30pm, the ATV was north on East River Road near Shoals.  They say excessive speeding is believed to have caused the vehicle to lose control and flip multiple times.  45-year-old David Lents and his daughter, Brittany were both ejected.  Mr. Lents was flown by Life-Flight to St. Mary’s in Evansville with internal injuries. Brittany was flown to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville.  A news release says her injuries were minor.  She was wearing a helmet which authorities say likely prevented head trauma and facial injuries.