ATV Rollover Death in the News

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It's a heartbreaking one, wish folks would use more common sense:

A 3-year-old girl died Saturday evening when the ATV her 8-year-old brother was driving crashed and rolled over on her, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The boy suffered facial injuries, authorities said; the children's 10-year-old sister who also was on the vehicle escaped harm

When the ATV struck a tree, the 3-year-old was thrown to the ground and pinned beneath the vehicle after it rolled over.

Our ATV rules are the same as others:

The ATV Safety Institute's Golden Rules:

1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
2. Never ride on public roads - another vehicle could hit you.
3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.
5. Ride an ATV that's right for your age.
6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.
7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.