8-year-old dies after ATV she was riding lands on top of her – family shares heartbreaking statement

Kinsley Williams, 8, died on June 17 after the all-terrain vehicle she was driving overturned, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Authorities told local outlets that the child was traveling at a high speed and attempting to make a left turn when the ATV rolled over, according to People.

Troopers said Kinsley was thrown from the vehicle before it landed on top of her. She was pronounced dead shortly after the crash. Her younger brother was also riding on the ATV at the time but was not injured.

Speaking to KTEN, Kinsley’s mother, Amber, said the family spent hours searching for the 8-year-old before authorities were called to the scene at about 10 p.m. local time. The family had been visiting Oklahoma from Texas when the tragedy happened.

“She was a bright, adventurous spirit

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