Police report a 125% increase in ATV fatalities
Posted: 2024-05-31 13:36:03 By: thebay
The OPP reports a 125% increase in ATV fatalities in 2024, with over half of the victims found without helmets.
Nine fatalities - eight drivers, one passenger - have occurred this year, compared to four at this time last year.
Police say alcohol and drugs were involved in one-third of this year's fatalities, highlighting the risks some ATV riders disregard.
The OPP and the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs emphasizes the importance of wearing properly fitted helmets and riding sober.
ATV Safety Awareness Week, starts today and runs until June 9th.
