An 8-year-old boy was seriously injured Friday afternoon when involved in an all terrain vehicle crash in West Penn Township.

The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at 21 Retreat road.The first emergency responder to arrive on scene was West Penn Chief of Police Brian Johnson, who immediately ordered an air medical transport to the scene.Johnson said the youth was operating a three-wheel all terrain vehicle (ATV) and apparently lost control, striking a concrete wall.The youth was treated at the scene then flown to an area trauma center.The West Penn Fire Company set up a landing zone at the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat.The paramedics of the Lehighton Ambulance Corps initially provided medical treatment at the scene until the helicopter arrived.The identity of the youngster was not available.