Teenage girl dead and another seriously injured after ATV accident in Manatee County

A 17-year-old girl was killed and a 16-year-old girl seriously injured during an accident on an all-terrain vehicle in northeast Manatee County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. Saturday on private property located off of County Road 39/Logue Road near Duette.

Troopers say the 17-year-old was in the passenger seat of the ATV and the 16-year-old was driving. The driver attempted to negotiate a curve when the ATV overturned, according to FHP. Both teens were thrown from the vehicle.

The 17-year-old, who troopers say was from Frostproof, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 16-year-old, from Bowling Green, Florida, was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Neither of the teens were wearing helmets, according to FHP.

Troopers say the accident remains under investigation.

This story was originally published November 29, 2020 at 12:32 PM.