The Western Lakes Fire District and the Village of Summit Police Department responded to a utility terrain vehicle accident on Sugar Island, in Summit on Monday, July 13 at 3 p.m.
The UTV flipped over and a young child sustained a severe injury. Initial responding units were advised that bystanders had already applied a tourniquet to a severe arm injury. The child was conscious at the time. Flight for Life was requested and was diverted to land at the Aurora Hospital helipad, from which the patient was transported to Children's Hospital.
A second child was also injured. Both children received treatment from responding medical personnel.
The incident is under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
