US EditionMany ATV Death Victims Weren’t Wearing Helmets
- The Ontario Provincial Police investigated 34 ATV-related deaths in 2024, marking the highest number in over a decade within OPP jurisdictions.
- This spike resulted from factors including impaired driving and the widespread failure to wear helmets, with nearly half of fatalities linked to alcohol or drugs.
- Authorities noted that most deaths involved vehicle rollovers, loss of control, and speeding, while nearly half of crashes occurred on roadways and a quarter on private property.
- Police emphasized that "a critical piece of equipment" like an approved helmet would have provided life-saving protection and urged riders to wear helmets, drive sober, and avoid speeding.
- From May 30 to June 8, 2025, ATV Safety Awareness Week will see the OPP collaborating with a provincial ATV organization to encourage responsible riding habits and help lower the number of serious injuries and deaths.
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Many ATV death victims weren’t wearing helmets
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