Child dies following ATV crash in north Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A child is dead following an ATV crash in north Springfield.

Bryon Heard, 29, and Je’Bryia Heard 8, both from Springfield, were riding a Kazuma ATV, west on Jean Street. They crossed Missouri Avenue and struck a utility pole on the southwest corner of the intersection. Je’Bryia was riding behind Bryon on the ATV when it crashed into the utility pole.

Both Bryon and Je’Bryia were transported to the hospital for treatment. Je’Bryia died at the hospital.

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