(The Center Square) – Wisconsin has seen 23 fatal off-road UTV or ATV accidents so far this year.
Most of those who died in the crashes were not wearing either a helmet or seatbelt with the results of whether the crashes involved alcohol pending in many of the cases.
Wisconsin law requires all riders under the age of 18 to wear a helmet and both parents and mentors are encouraged by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to provide a positive example with both helmet and seatbelt use.
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The DNR said that the number of youths using ATVs and UTVs continues to grow each year.
“We want every ride to be a safe one,” Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, Wisconsin DNR off-highway vehicle administrator, said in a statement.
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