Preliminary investigation shows that the the girls were each riding 4-wheelers. They were driving towards each other when they took evasive action to avoid a head-on collision. However, they were unsuccessful and did collide, according to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.
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The 11-year-old girl, who was riding a Yamaha Big Bear 400, was treated on the scene. The 12-year-old girl, who was operating a Honda 90, was taken to Wayne Hospital, where she was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Tri-Village Rescue and the Liberty Twp. Fire Department also responded to the crash, which deputies said remains under investigation.
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