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13-year-old girl dies in ATV accident in Burlington County

A 13-year-old girl died in an all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Washington Township, Burlington County, according to a New Jersey State Police spokeswoman.

A 13-year-old girl died in an all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Washington Township, Burlington County, according to a New Jersey State Police spokeswoman.

The girl, whose name was not released, was one of four people on two ATVs involved in the accident, according to the state police.

The accident occurred about 3:45 p.m., off Allen Road near Lake Oswego in Washington Township.

The girl was airlifted to the trauma unit at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, where she was pronounced dead.

A 24-year-old man was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland campus, which is in Galloway. The state police said he had serious, but not life-threatening injuries. A juvenile riding with him suffered minor injuries.

A fourth person was also involved, but was not injured, state police said.

- Justine McDaniel and David Sell