Teen Injured in UTV Crash on 147 Trail [Saline County, MO]

16-year-Old Girl Hospitalized After Solo UTV Crash on 147 Trail in Saline County

Saline County, MO (September 28, 2025) – A 16-year-old Marshall girl suffered serious injuries Saturday afternoon in a UTV crash on 147 Trail.

Troopers reported that a 13-year-old boy from Marshall was driving the UTV on 147 Trail when he lost control while attempting to turn into a private driveway. The vehicle ejected the 16-year-old passenger, then ran over her.

Emergency crews transported the victim by Life Flight to University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

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