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Family warns of ATV dangers after 13-year-old dies from Father’s Day crash
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
KINGMAN, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — The parents of a 13-year-old girl are speaking out after she died following an ATV accident on Father’s Day.Myah Dennis, who was about to enter the eighth grade, was riding on the back of a 750cc quad on June 21 when the ATV flipped after hitting a large rut....
Key takeaway (AZFamily/Gray News) — The parents of a 13-year-old girl are speaking out after she died following an ATV accident on Father’s Day.
Why this matters in The Midland
The tragic death of 13-year-old Myah Dennis serves as a stark reminder to Midland families of the dangers associated with all-terrain vehicles, particularly for teenagers. As a community surrounded by vast open spaces, many residents in the Permian Basin area enjoy recreational activities like ATV riding. However, Myah's story highlights the importance of understanding the risks and taking necessary precautions. The fact that both Myah and her sister were wearing helmets yet still suffered severe consequences underscores the need for parents to be aware of the potential hazards of ATV accidents. Furthermore, the McClure family's experience with the Life360 app crash alerts raises questions about the availability and accessibility of such technology in our local community, and whether more can be done to promote its use and benefits, especially in rural areas where emergency response times may be longer.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? KINGMAN, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — The parents of a 13-year-old girl are speaking out after she died following an ATV accident on Father’s Day.Myah Dennis, who was about to enter the eighth grade, was riding on the back of a 750cc quad on June 21 when the ATV flipped after hitting a large rut....
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