(BEAVER DAM) Even though the Fourth of July weekend has passed, safety officials are encouraging ATV enthusiasts to operate safely. So far this year, 19 people have died in ATV and UTV crashes.
Most involved those not wearing seat belts or a helmet. Alcohol and speeding were also contributing factors.
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says ATV or UTV riders in the area need to be cautious while on busier roadways.
“I would hate to have anybody…let alone any of our deputies roll up on another one of these fatalities,” says Schmidt. “It’s no different than a traffic fatality with a vehicle. We roll up on these and it’s another family, it’s another brother, another sister, another mother, father, friends that are losing a loved one.”
DNR officials recommend completing a safety education course before hitting the trails. Click HERE to learn more.
