A 12-year-old boy has died after he became trapped underneath an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on a private property at West Wyalong.
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Emergency services were called to Railway Road in the town about 6pm on Saturday, following reports a young boy had been injured in a crash involving an ATV.
Police have been told the vehicle was being driven by a 15-year-old boy when it lost control and flipped, trapping a passenger underneath.
Witnesses were able to free the passenger, a 12-year-old boy, and treat him at the scene until the arrival of paramedics.
The younger boy was taken to West Wyalong Hospital but died on arrival.
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Officers from the Murrumbidgee Police District attended and established a crime scene.
The Crash Investigation Unit will continue inquiries into the events leading up to the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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