my sympathy goes to their family, im assuming no helmets and inexperienced riders.

 

Apple Valley is only 30 minutes from me. I'm surprised i haven't heard anything about this yet. Thanks for the info hondabuster

 

D@mn that must suck.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Sorry to hear about it, to lose their lives so young doing something they enjoyed and believing they could not be hurt. About doing anything when you are scared, this isn't quad related--I was riding my bike through my Grandma's neighborhood when I was 11 years old (I'm 15 now) and some other lady's full grown German Shepard jumped the fence and took off after me. For some odd reason, I threw my bike down and started running. I outran the dog for maybe a block. It was scary then, but I look back on it now it's kinda funny...but anyway, I'm sorry again to hear these kids lives ended so early when they could have had really productive lives in the future.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]

 

sounds like a case of not enough riding experiance to me, don't get me wrong, i do feel sorry, but according to what they said: "the 11-year-old turned too tightly" learn your limits

 

http://www.twincities.com/mld/pionee...al/8403665.htm

And this from another source: http://www.kstp.com/article/view/136859/


Friends of 11-year-old killed in ATV accident talk about loss [ Watch video ]
Updated: 04-10-2004 10:49:52 PM

11-year-old Crystal Kowalski was riding an ATV on her friend's grandfather's land south of Apple Valley, when it overturned on top of her Friday afternoon.

A group of Crystal's friends and neighbors gathered at her house Saturday, discussing the young life that was tragically cut short. They remember Crystal as a great friend and student, and a dedicated ice skater.

Crystal was not wearing a safety helmet.

Minnesota law requires ATV riders on public land to be at least 16 years old. If riders are between 12 and 15 they must pass an ATV training class offered by the DNR.

The Dakota County Sheriff's Department says because the girls were on private land, it is likely no charges will be filed.

 

thats really horrible. the thing that scares me is that down my raod there is 2 lil girls i always see on this huge polaris sp500. they can't even reach the floor boards. they ride double and have no clue what this machine can do. and they and wearing shorts n flip flops, with out a HELMET! even i always wear a helmet because it only takes a second for your life to change. these girls were prolly 7 or 8![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]

 

this is a very unfortunate story. As an instructor here in MN, it really hits home. This is what we try to prevent, but it still happens. I would suspect that no charges will be filed against anyone simply due to the anguish that those involved have to endure. The way the Sheriffs Dept stated it, it completely contradicts state law.

It doesn't matter if they were on private land or public land, at 11 years old, she was too young to be riding a full size machine. State law requires they be atleast 12 years of age, possess a certificate for successfully completing the MNDNR safety training, and be under the supervision of an adult 18 or older with a valid drivers license.