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Sheriff: 15-Year-Old Boy Injured In Stearns Co. Dirt Bike Accident

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in Stearns County say a teenage boy was injured in a dirt bike accident Wednesday evening in Holding Township.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded around 4:15 p.m. to a crash in the area of County Road 17 and 155th Avenue.

There, officials say a 15-year-old Albany boy was riding his dirt bike when his rear wheel locked up, causing him to lose control of the bike. A witness saw the incident and called 911.

The teen was transported to Melrose Hospital for minor injuries. Officials say he was wearing a helmet.

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