4-Year-Old Dies In Hibbing ATV Accident

HIBBING, Minn. — A tragic ATV accident near Hibbing this past weekend, which resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy.

Hibbing Police say they got word around 4:15 pm. on Saturday, June 17, in the area between Hull Rust Mine View and the Mesabi Trail.

A 28-year-old man was driving the ATV with two boys, ages 4 and 7, riding along when it went over a hill and flipped over.

The 4-year-old was taken to Fairview Range Hospital, where he passed away. The two others suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Police say there are no signs of impairment or foul play that caused the accident, and the 3 people were wearing helmets.

This is an active investigation.