A six-year-old boy from Texas lost his life in a heartbreaking ATV crash while visiting his father in Illinois for spring break, authorities confirmed. Jason Alvarado, the young victim, was riding a REX110 ATV on the sidewalk along Mission Boulevard in Joliet on Friday when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree, according to local news outlet WGN-TV.
The impact of the crash caused Alvarado to be “ejected from the vehicle,” the Joliet Police Department stated. He was immediately transported to St. Joseph Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Another child, an eight-year-old boy who was riding as a passenger on the ATV, miraculously escaped without injuries, officials said.
The ATV, designed specifically for children, was capable of reaching speeds of up to 20 mph. However, authorities noted that neither child was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, raising concerns about safety precautions. Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans urged caution when allowing young children to operate such vehicles. “I would not advise just putting a youngster on it,” Evans remarked, emphasizing the importance of proper safety measures…