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Deadly Month for ATV Users
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 -- 8:28 am
Posted by Riley Hebert-News Director
-The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Bureau of Law Enforcement is investigating the death of a Jefferson County man who became the state's third all-terrain vehicle fatality case in the past month.
According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, authorities say the victim died Sunday from injuries suffered when he lost control of the ATV he was operating on private land.
Last month, an adult and a child were the victims in two previous fatal ATV incidents in Lafayette and Calumet counties on April 8 and 9.
State ATV Safety Administrator Gary Eddy, who is also a conservation warden, says the all-terrain vehicle is a popular choice among all ages because it can be fun but also a helpful work tool that requires safety skills.
But he adds that it might be a good idea to sign up for a safety class first.
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