Donations Pour In For Family Of Boy, 4, Killed While Driving ATV

MORRISON COUNTY, MN — More than $8,000 has been raised so far for the family of Steve "Owen" Meyer, the 4-year-old central Minnesota boy who died after the ATV he was driving crashed. The donations are going to help pay for the funeral expenses.

A 6-year-old passenger on the vehicle survived the crash, authorities said.

"Nearly to his 5th birthday, his impact on all of our lives has been profound," the GoFundMe page reads.

"His joyful laugh and smile will forever be remembered. He loved tractors and anything farm-related, just like his daddy. His mommy & daddy love him to the moon, back, and beyond. Please help us donate money to his grieving family to support them through these challenging times. We appreciate all donations, and please feel free to share this with others."

Just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 4-year-old Steve was driving the vehicle on 83rd Street outside Buckman Township when he lost control on the gravel road, rolling the ATV, according to investigators.

Before the ATV started rolling, the passenger jumped off the machine, but Steve was ejected, police said.

Authorities responded and provided tried life-saving measures, but Steve was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 6-year-old passenger was treated for minor cuts and bruises, investigators said.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved," Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen said in a statement.

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