Greene County, NY Child Dies in UTV Rollover Accident

A 12-year-old child died and a 10-year-old remains in critical condition after a utility‑terrain vehicle (UTV) rolled over on a private gravel driveway near 84 County Route 56 in Maplecrest, Greene County, New York. The vehicle, driven by a 14‑year‑old, struck a boulder and tipped onto its passenger side, trapping the two younger passengers beneath it. A neighbor used a truck to lift the UTV before first responders arrived.

All four children – ages 10 to 14 – were taken to Albany Medical Center; the 12‑year‑old was later pronounced dead, the 10‑year‑old is in critical condition, and the driver and an 11‑year‑old passenger sustained minor injuries. None were wearing seatbelts or helmets. The crash is under investigation, and New York State UTV safety rules for minors were highlighted in the report.