Girl Dies In ATV Accident

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Girl Dies In ATV Accident

By Emily West

Story Published: Aug 16, 2008 at 8:31 PM CDT

Story Updated: Aug 16, 2008 at 11:36 PM CDT

Tazewell County Authorities are investigating the death of an 11 year old South Pekin Girl. Larisa Wilder was a passenger of an ATV on Friday when it flipped in rural Manito.

The Peoria County Coroner says Wilder was one of three occupants on the all terrain vehicle. Wilder was pronounced dead at OSF St. Francis Medical Center's intensive care unit at five Friday evening, reportedly about three hours after the crash occurred.

The coroner says the ATV was slowly traveling on a hill when it overturned. The Coroner also says Wilder suffered multiple injuries in the crash.

Sunday, May 10 at 10:14 PM Fraley Downey wrote ...

To all of you out there who can even think of blameing the adults in this situation, you do not know the facts. Larisa was my best friend, and yes, this accident was preventable. But she was wearing a seatbelt when the ATV flipped over. The adult was driving and this was a tragic freak accident. Please do not blame anyone here, no one ment any harm to Larisa. We are all going through a tuff time and blameing someone doesn't make it any better.

Monday, Mar 23 at 12:34 PM Brianna wrote ...

I know this is kind of late to comment but i feel soooooooo sorry for Larisa's family. And it was nobody's fault. I am her little sister's friend and i know how hard it is for them. And STOP blaming people!!!!!!! We all know she is in heaven. SO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, Oct 12 at 5:33 PM anonymous wrote ...

to LP: it was no one's fault so you need to stop saying the adult driving the vehicle should have more common sense! i know all 3 of those people. the adult is very nice and had no idea that would happen! can you imagine the guilt? cut him some slack! the girl riding that did not die is my best friend and she is a great person! the girl who died was my best friend and we all love her!

Friday, Sep 12 at 2:01 PM alex wrote ...

leave their family alone okay it was no one's falt god needed a new angel okay stop it now i knew this girl she was my friend

Wednesday, Aug 20 at 7:59 PM Mike White wrote ...

Nice story about East Peoria's new riverfront development. Some 42 families in the Richland Bottoms have been given 30 day notices to move out because that area will be demolished October 3. The families are being given names of shelters.

Wednesday, Aug 20 at 12:56 PM RH wrote ...

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS R WITH BOTH FAMILIES DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME

Tuesday, Aug 19 at 10:03 PM mb wrote ...

Please don't say harsh things about the parent involved - this was a true ACCIDENT. the father of the friend was trying to be safe and responsible - he has enough grief to bear w/o the addition of people being negative. put yourself in his shoes right now. don't you think he is hurting enough??

Tuesday, Aug 19 at 9:32 PM ATV owner wrote ...

Indeed this is a tragedy and our Prayers are certainly with everyone in both families.However in a situation like this how dare people be so quick to make assumptions when they have No idea of the facts only what the paper states.The ATV that was in question is designed for more than 1 person. You should be saying prayers instead of acusations,your acusations will not bring Larisa back.

Tuesday, Aug 19 at 8:01 PM Janel wrote ...

Little Larissa is in God's hands now and she is happier than ever, rest assured. God's grace is sufficient for all of us no matter what. Look to the Lord for comfort and he will provide. Ask and you shall receive. In my prayers.

Tuesday, Aug 19 at 5:41 PM Jen wrote ...

Why is it when somebody dies or gets hurt it always BLAME BLAME BLAME !! don't you people have anything better to do. Leave the poor family alone !!!!

Tuesday, Aug 19 at 6:22 AM response to jc wrote ...

Not all ATV's are 1 passenger.... were you there?? Can you be sure this wasn't a 2 passenger atv?? Doubtful...

Monday, Aug 18 at 10:06 PM Donde Hartley & Todd Moore wrote ...

How sad the loss of a child can be! There are no words that we can express that can make this any better. Just know that Larisa is with God now and resting in his arms! My boyfriend works with Mike Grogan who is the paternal grandparent of Larisa. My prayers go out to everyone in each of the families that are involved in this tragedy.

Monday, Aug 18 at 7:54 PM Chris Scott wrote ...

this guy 's dadugter works at my work

Monday, Aug 18 at 1:43 PM T wrote ...

My heart breaks for this family. I have a daughter the same age, and I just cannot imagine the grief they must be going through. Makes me want to go home right now, grab my daughter, and give her a big bear hug!

Monday, Aug 18 at 12:15 PM Jess wrote ...

Its a terrible tragedy! You're in my thoughts. Can't imagine what either of the families are going through.

Monday, Aug 18 at 9:51 AM JC wrote ...

My heart and prayers go out to the family! You will be in my thoughts! There are reason the owners manuals state ATV are one person only.

Monday, Aug 18 at 9:10 AM RESPONSE TO LP wrote ...

to LP - the father was driving and Larisa was seatbelted into seat -- just a freak accident

Monday, Aug 18 at 7:37 AM LP wrote ...

THAT ADULT DRIVING THE ATV SHOULD OF KNOWN BETTER. SHAME ON THAT ADULT NOT USING COMMON SENSE AND THAT ENDED WITH A LITTLE GIRL DYING...

Monday, Aug 18 at 7:28 AM In our prayers wrote ...

This was a tragic accident for everyone involved. Both families just need all the prayers and support they can get right now!

Monday, Aug 18 at 5:49 AM just me wrote ...

The little girl was staying at a friend's house.. the friend's father was the one driving the ATV..

Sunday, Aug 17 at 11:56 PM LP wrote ...

WHERE WERE THE ADULTS?? 3 ON A ATV GOING UP HILL SLOW? WHERE WERE THE PARENTS? THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO

Sunday, Aug 17 at 4:58 PM john wrote ...

very sad to read. my condolences to the family.

Sunday, Aug 17 at 10:24 AM LK wrote ...

THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT COULD OF BEEN PREVENTED. IT IS TOO BAD THAT THIS VERY YOUNG GIRL LOST HER LIFE..THOUGHTS GO OUT TO FAMILY

Sunday, Aug 17 at 9:00 AM Jennifer Whitington wrote ...

My heart and prayers go out to the family! You will be in my thoughts!

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