JACKSON-On Sunday 9/29/19 at 2:42 PM, patrol units responded along with EMS to the area of Russell Childs Road on the west side of town regarding a motor vehicle crash involving an ATV.
Arriving officers discovered that a 30 year old township man (name being withheld) had been operating his Suzuki Quad on Russell Childs Road when he lost control, left the unpaved roadway, and struck a tree. The male suffered significant injuries and was subsequently airlifted via medevac helicopter to a regional trauma center.
The male was the only occupant of the quad, and no other vehicles or ATVs were involved.
In addition to Jackson Police Department personnel, Quality EMS, MONOC Paramedics, and the Cassville Fire Company also responded to this incident.
This matter remains under investigation by PO Edward Travisano and Sgt. George Vidalis of the Traffic Safety Unit.
Anyone having information regarding this incident can contact PO Travisano at 732-928-1111.