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.
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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.
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