By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A six-year-old boy was injured in an ATV accident late Saturday afternoon west of Salina.

The boy and his 12-year-old brother were riding ATVs on private property in the 9000 block of State Street when the throttle stuck on the 400 Polaris the 6-year-old was riding, Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said this morning. The ATV went through a driveway and struck a parked ATV, causing the boy's ATV to lose a right rear wheel, he said.

The boy was thrown from the ATV. He was wearing a helmet, Melander said.

Deputies and EMS were dispatched to the residence at approximately 5:10 p.m.

The boy was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries, Melander said. The boy was alert and verbal when first responders arrived, he added.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627921261351.jpeg" alt="The ATV after the accident. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The ATV after the accident. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA six-year-old boy was injured in an ATV accident late Saturday afternoon west of Salina.The boy and his 12-year-old brother were riding ATVs on private property in the 9000 block of State Street when the throttle stuck on the 400 Polaris the 6-year-old was riding, Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said this morning. The ATV went through a driveway and struck a parked ATV, causing the boy's ATV to lose a right rear wheel, he said.The boy was thrown from the ATV. He was wearing a helmet, Melander said.Deputies and EMS were dispatched to the residence at approximately 5:10 p.m.The boy was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries, Melander said. The boy was alert and verbal when first responders arrived, he added.

Boy injured when thrown from ATV Saturday