FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): A 9-year-old girl has died after a bike accident. 

The girl was airlifted to Children's Hospital of Cincinnati after a bicycle accident at the Mounds Recreational Area campground in Franklin County. Eye witnesses told Indiana Conservation Officers that the girl was traveling down a paved incline at a fast speed. The 9-year-old tried to slow down using her feet, instead of her brakes, and left the road, hitting a small ditch that caused her to hit the handle bars. Officers say she hit her throat and neck area. The girl was then taken to a hospital by Air Care.  According to the Franklin County Coroner, the girl passed away at 11:19 a.m. Sunday.  The cause of death is still unknown.  

She was not wearing any protective equipment at the time of the incident. The accident is still under investigation. Indiana Conservation Officers encourage the use of protective gear while riding bicycles or other off-road vehicles to reduce the risk of injury.