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Spencer Co. Teen Injured After Thrown From ATV

Last updated on Wednesday, March 23, 2016

(EVANSTON) - A Spencer County teen suffered serious injures after being thrown from the ATV he was driving.

According to Indiana Conservation officers, 15-year-old Tyler Luecke, who suffered head injures, was taken by a family member to Memorial Hospital in Jasper and then flown by medical helicopter to St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville

The accident happened at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday. Luecke was driving the ATV at his home when for an unknown reason he was thrown from the vehicle.

Officers say Luecke was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Responding agencies included Indiana Conservation Officers and St. Marys Life-Flight.

Injuries do not appear to be life threatening and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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