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A 13-year-old boy from Saskatoon is among three people killed in separate fatal ATV crashes in Saskatchewan and Manitoba over the weekend of June 10.
Winnipeg's Children's Hospital has treated 20 patients under 18 years old for ATV-related injuries since mid-March, including fractures of the skull, spine, pelvis and jaw.
Pandemic fuels surge in demand for all-terrain vehicles Last year, 56,789 new ATVs were sold across Canada, according to figures provided by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council, which represents manufacturers and distributors. Some injury prevention advocates are concerned about new, inexperienced riders on trails. Social Sharing
Ontario family pushes for stronger safety measures for ATV riders after son's death Despite the recommendations that came from the Horatio McLeod inquest, and despite the hundreds of lives lost in off-road vehicle crashes since the nine-year-old boy died 3½ years ago, there’s no sign yet that governments plan to make significant changes to try to increase safety. Social Sharing