VERNON HILLS, IL — A 9-year-old boy was hospitalized after crashing his miniature gas-powered motorcycle into a vehicle in Vernon Hills earlier this month, according to Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
The crash occurred at about 4:36 p.m. Oct. 10 near Russet Way and Creekside Drive when the boy failed to yield and pulled in front of a vehicle, police said. The child was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with injuries believed to be minor, while the motorist was not injured.
Vernon Hills Police Chief Patrick Kreis expressed concern about the increasing number of crashes involving children operating motorized equipment, urging parents to ensure the devices are used safely, according to the article.
Police said a new Illinois law taking effect Jan. 1 will generally prohibit children younger than 16 from operating certain gas- and electric-powered mobility devices on public property, with violations potentially resulting in confiscation and parental liability, the Lake & McHenry County Scanner is reporting.
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