UTV Reminder

[Guest akaspecials]

We had a family friend flip a UTV and die a few weeks ago. He hit the accelerator too hard as he went to make a U turn at a dead end. He was 14 years old and wasn't wearing his seat belt. (The other occupant with a seatbelt was fine.) Not looking for sympathy, but with the upcoming hunts I just want to remind everyone that younger drivers don't always know the basics and wearing a seat belt can save a life. I hope this makes someone think twice about buckling up and paying closer attention to our youth drivers. Good luck on your hunts this year!

[Couzer]

Good reminder! Be safe, especially for the youths

[jmall]

Years ago on a turkey hunt my son was in a bad atv accident. He was 14 years old at the time. Thankfully he made a full recovery. I can't imagine how hard it would have been had he not. Your post brought back bad memories. I can't stress enough how important safety is with these machines. Thank you for your post!!! Hopefully it will make someone be a little more careful when they ride. I am sorry for your loss.

[AzDiamondHeat]

I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Way too young.

 

G & F just posted a reminder due to an elderly man dieing recently as well.

 

Be careful guys.

[Hoss50]

Very sorry to hear about this. Most of these are preventable sadly.

 

A co-worker has a friend of hers die about a month ago as well on a utv. She had a teenage son she left behind from what I gather. Very sad. Seat belts are key to helping you survive a wreck.

 

A good friend on mines father in law died in his jeep awhile back from the same thing. He had been playing near the lake on a hill. He had do it 6-7 times wit no problem. He jumped in for 1 last lap with a buddy and didn't put his seat belt on. That was the last thing he ever did.

[PRDATR]

 

GAME AND FISH NEWS

 

 

Oct. 4, 2016

Arizona Game and Fish Department

 

 

 

Fatal ATV rollover a reminder to practice OHV safety

 

PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds all off-highway vehicle (OHV) drivers and passengers to ride safely by remembering to always wear a helmet.

 

The reminder comes after an 81-year-old man died when the ATV he was driving rolled end-over-end while attempting to climb a 70-percent incline hill southeast of Meadview early Friday afternoon, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Neither the man nor another rider on a separate ATV were wearing helmets.

 

“Our condolences go out to the family,” said Kim Jackson, AZGFD OHV Safety Education program manager. “It is absolutely imperative that everyone wears a helmet whenever they head out on an OHV. Many of these tragic accidents are survivable, but only if you wear a helmet.”

 

There were 28 OHV-related deaths in Arizona last year, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

 

Helmets are required by law for all riders under the age of 18 regardless of the off-highway vehicle type. They are also strongly recommended for all riders, regardless of age. In addition, riders should remember to:

 

• Wear a seat belt at all times, if equipped.
• Wear riding goggles, a long-sleeved shirt, pants, riding gloves and over-the-ankle boots.
• Never ride alone.
• Be prepared and equipped with a map, a first aid kit, whistle and have basic tools on hand.
• Stay on designated trails.
• Take an OHV safety education course designed to teach off-road motorists how to ride safely and responsibly.

 

For more information about the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s OHV program and safety course options, visit www.azgfd.gov/ohv.

 

 

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