9-year-old airlifted with life threatening injuries near Hibbing - WDIO.com

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Hibbing, Minnesota
Carey Lake Road
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Hibbing Minnesota in Hibbing, Minnesota: On Thursday, June 18, a nine‑year‑old girl was airlifted to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth after an ATV crash near Carey Lake Road outside Hibbing. The incident involved an adult man driving the ATV with two young girls as passengers; all three were thrown when the driver lost control and hit an object. The nine‑year‑old suffered life‑threatening injuries, while a four‑year‑old was taken to Fairview Range with minor injuries. Police said impairment was not a factor in the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Hospitalized
Unnamed motorist At-fault party

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9-year-old airlifted with life threatening injuries near Hibbing - WDIO.com

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