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12-Year-Old Injured in Otter Tail County Dirt Bike Crash<\/h2>\n

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 A 12-year-old boy was injured Saturday afternoon after being thrown from a Honda minibike during a crash on a gravel driveway in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n

He was transported to a hospital for medical treatment and is expected to recover.<\/p>\n

Deputies Respond to Dirt Bike Accident<\/h2>\n

Otter Tail County deputies were dispatched Saturday afternoon following a report of a dirt bike accident.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the crash occurred on a gravel driveway.<\/p>\n

The 12-year-old boy was riding a Honda minibike when he was thrown from the machine.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office confirmed that the young rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

The information released did not identify the exact location of the driveway or explain what caused the accident.<\/p>\n

Young Rider Transported to Hospital<\/h2>\n

Following the crash, the boy was taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not provide specific details about the injuries he suffered.<\/p>\n

However, the sheriff’s office indicated that he is expected to recover.<\/p>\n

The hospital where the boy received treatment was not identified in the information provided.<\/p>\n

Details of Crash Remain Limited<\/h2>\n

The sheriff’s office did not release additional information about the circumstances leading to the crash.<\/p>\n

It remains unclear whether the minibike struck an object, lost traction on the gravel surface, or overturned.<\/p>\n

Officials have not provided an estimated speed or described any other contributing factors.<\/p>\n

No other injuries were mentioned in the initial report.<\/p>\n

The boy’s identity has not been released.<\/p>\n

Dirt Bike Safety<\/h2>\n

Off-road motorcycles and minibikes require careful handling, particularly on gravel and uneven surfaces.<\/p>\n

Helmets and other protective equipment are important safety measures for young riders.<\/p>\n

In this incident, authorities specifically confirmed that the boy was wearing a helmet.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office reported that the young rider is expected to make a recovery.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

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