ATV driver critically injured after crash in Claymont, Delaware

Authorities believe the victim, who is about 30 years old, may have tried to swerve to avoid a crash.

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Sunday, July 17, 2022
ATV driver critically injured after crash in Claymont
Delaware State Police say the man, who is about 30 years old, was seriously injured after falling off an ATV.

CLAYMONT, Delaware (WPVI) -- Delaware State Police say a man was seriously injured after falling off an ATV.

Authorities believe the victim, who is about 30 years old, may have tried to swerve to avoid a crash at Philadelphia Pike and Penn Avenue in Claymont around 7 p.m. Saturday.

He was thrown from the ATV.

The victim was flown to Christiana Hospital where he is in critical condition with a head injury.

No other injuries were reported.

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