Sunday, September 3, 2017

1 man critical, another broke his arm after their ATV ran off the pavement and into a group of pine trees in Moore County, NC


Critical injuries reported after ATV crash in Moore County

September 3, 2017

Jackson Springs, N.C. — Two men were injured on Sunday in an ATV crash.

Around 1 a.m., Moore County officials responded to the 1500 block of Flowers Road off of N.C. Highway 211. At the scene, they located two men reported to be in their twenties.

Both were transported to Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.


One man was critically injured, officials said. The other appeared to have a broken arm and was able to walk at the scene.

An investigation suggests that the ATV ran off the pavement and into a group of pine trees. Flowers Road was temporarily closed in both directions while investigators were on scene.