Boy, 14, whose sled was pulled by an ATV, strikes tree and breaks leg in Jackson: police

Ken Serrano, Asbury Park Press
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A 14-year-old boy suffered a compound fracture of his left leg Saturday after being pulled by an all-terrain vehicle while on a sled and striking a tree, police said.

Police got a call just after noon about the incident in a rural area between South Stump Tavern Road and Toms River Road.

The 15-year-old driving the ATV was not injured, Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz said.

The teen rider sought assistance right after the crash, he said.

The victim was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment. His injuries were not expected to be life threatening, Kunz said. Police continue to investigate the incident.

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There were no updates Monday about the injured teen's condition.

Ken Serrano covers breaking news, crime and investigations. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or at kserrano@gannettnj.com.

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