WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. Pa. — A 17-year-old was flown to the hospital after he hit a deer while riding a dirt bike in Washington Township.
According to Pennsylvania state police in New Castle, the teenager from Volant was riding his dirt bike on state Route 956 just before 7 p.m. Friday when he hit a deer in the roadway.
State police said the driver lost control and was thrown from the dirt bike.
State police also said he was improperly wearing a helmet that came off during the crash.
The teenager was flown to St. Elizabeth Hospital with suspected major injuries. There’s currently no word on his condition.
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