Family seeks support after 6-year-old Skylee seriously injured in Island Park dirt bike crash

ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) — A six-year-old girl was hospitalized after an off-highway vehicle crash in the Mill Creek camping area near Island Park on July 2.

According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews responded to the area around 7 p.m. The child was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

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A GoFundMe page created by family members identifies the girl as Skylee and says she was involved in a dirt bike accident. The fundraiser states that although she was wearing a helmet, she suffered serious injuries and was flown to Primary Children's Hospital in Utah.

The fundraiser page says Skylee sustained a fractured skull, fractured orbital bone, and fractured collarbone. Family members say she faces a long recovery that will include medical treatment, follow-up care and rehabilitation.

According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, the incident serves as a reminder to wear protective gear and remain aware of one's surroundings while operating off-highway vehicles.

Family members have launched the fundraiser to help cover medical expenses. According to family members who set up the GoFundMe, Skylee's parents do not have health insurance and are facing significant costs associated with the helicopter transport, emergency treatment, hospitalization, and ongoing care.

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is also offering free OHV safety classes throughout the summer. The classes were announced in May, following several off-highway vehicle accidents in the area.

Anyone interested in learning more about the classes can contact the Fremont County Sheriff's Office or visit its social media pages for additional information.

To support Skylee's recovery or learn more about the fundraiser, visit the family's GoFundMe page.