An 11- year-old minor passenger was taken to Center Point Medical Center by EMS for serious injuries after being ejected from an ATV in Lafayette County Sunday Oct 22.

63-year old Ronald Geary of Odessa, was traveling Eastbound when his pick up truck struck the rear tire of an ATV that crossed into his path. The ATV was initially traveling Northbound near Wheatley Road and Three T Road,   when it crossed into the path of Geary’s pickup which resulted in ejecting both driver and minor passenger from ATV.

The 2006 Yamaha Grizzley was being driven by 58-year-old John Strickler of Odessa, with 11 year old minor passenger.

Strickler also suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Centerpoint Hospital by Higginsville EMS.

No injury information was reported for the driver of pickup.