7-year-old SC boy killed when ATV hits truck

A 7-year-old boy has died after the all-terrain vehicle he was driving ran into the path of a tractor trailer at his grandparents house in York County.

[opinionated48]

I am so saddened by the loss of this child, and I wish the parents and grandparents my sympathy and condolences. I would, however, like to say, what is a 7 year old child doing driving an ATV? I see it in my neighborhood all the time. Young children driving golf carts and scooters flying down the streets. When are the politicians going to smarten up enough to pass some law prohibiting this? And, where are the cops when you need them? This is sad, very sad.

[classyladymbsc]

opinionated48 wrote:

I am so saddened by the loss of this child, and I wish the parents and grandparents my sympathy and condolences. I would, however, like to say, what is a 7 year old child doing driving an ATV? I see it in my neighborhood all the time. Young children driving golf carts and scooters flying down the streets. When are the politicians going to smarten up enough to pass some law prohibiting this? And, where are the cops when you need them? This is sad, very sad.

I couldn't agree more! Every evening there is a parade of children on ATV's and golf carts going past my house. Hasn't SC ever heard of the concept of "street legal?"

[geauxfishin]

It's sad that a child has to pay the ultimate price for someone's nelect, but laws nor politians could protect him.

[blueforce]

The children are victims of their relatives' stupidity and negligence. When the adults related to these children are arrested for their contributory negligence, then we will see a change in the attitudes of these felons. The same applies to relatives who quickly proclaim their innocence when the toddlers "accidently" drown in a nearby pond or backyard pool because the adults were irresponsible in caring for the safety and well being of these innocent children.

[I m from Socastee]

Childern should not play on adult toys no matter how much they wine about about it the adults are responceable for this 7 yr old should never be aloud to deside what they are or are not going to do ....when you let their 7 yr old minds deside you have alful things lke this happen

[local]

opinionated48 wrote:

I am so saddened by the loss of this child, and I wish the parents and grandparents my sympathy and condolences. I would, however, like to say, what is a 7 year old child doing driving an ATV? I see it in my neighborhood all the time. Young children driving golf carts and scooters flying down the streets. When are the politicians going to smarten up enough to pass some law prohibiting this? And, where are the cops when you need them? This is sad, very sad.

The laws are on the books already if you see a kid in the street call the law and report it. Call everytime you see it. Take pictures that's what it took to stop it on my street.(mopeds racing)hopefully they are wearing helmuts.
Its called child endangerment/neglect. hope this helps you

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I m from Socastee wrote:

Childern should not play on adult toys no matter how much they wine about about it the adults are responceable for this 7 yr old should never be aloud to deside what they are or are not going to do ....when you let their 7 yr old minds deside you have alful things lke this happen

Always an authority on nothing. Use spell check Einstein!

So sorry for this family.

[I m from Socastee]

JUST THE BEGINNING wrote:

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Always an authority on nothing. Use spell check Einstein!
So sorry for this family.

this is just a BLOG no need for speel check at lest i try to let these dumba** people that what they did was wrong and not sugar coat things these people were wrong and yes they should feel bad and own up to the bad judgement they have to let a 7 yr old play on a 4 wheeler yes they should feel bad real bad and it is something they should always live with if not for their bad judgement this young boy would still be alive

[opinionated48]

local wrote:

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The laws are on the books already if you see a kid in the street call the law and report it. Call everytime you see it. Take pictures that's what it took to stop it on my street.(mopeds racing)hopefully they are wearing helmuts.
Its called child endangerment/neglect. hope this helps you

Thank you for the information. I have a really nice digital camera and 911 is just a phone call away. Thanks for your courtesy.