Tragedy Averted: Massachusetts Driver and Two Children Injured in New Hampshire UTV Rollover

A recent UTV rollover incident in Milan, New Hampshire, sent three individuals, including two young children, to the hospital. The crash, which occurred on the afternoon of August 15, 2025, involved a 36-year-old driver from Sutton, Massachusetts, and his two passengers, a 4-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl.

According to reports from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the group was navigating the rugged trails in the Ryder Pond area when the driver, whose name has not been released, lost control of the utility terrain vehicle.

The UTV subsequently rolled onto its side, causing immediate concern for the occupants.

Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene. All three individuals were conscious and responsive, though shaken and suffering from various injuries. The driver sustained lacerations to his head, while the two children, remarkably, escaped with only bumps and bruises.

They were all transported by ambulance to Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, New Hampshire, for evaluation and treatment.

Thankfully, hospital staff confirmed that none of the injuries sustained were life-threatening, a significant relief given the potential severity of such an accident. All three were treated and later released.

The investigation into the precise cause of the rollover is ongoing, but initial assessments suggest that challenging terrain and potential driver unfamiliarity with the specific trail may have been contributing factors, rather than excessive speed.

Authorities emphasize the importance of exercising extreme caution when operating UTVs, especially in unfamiliar or difficult terrain, and ensuring all occupants are properly secured and wearing appropriate safety gear.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with off-road adventuring and the critical need for vigilance.