Off-roading and ATVs hurting more kids in Arizona

Child badly injured in ATV wreck

FLAGSTAFF -- Off-road vehicle related injuries are on the rise in northern Arizona, much like the rest of the nation, and sadly, children are often the victims.

From the Arizona Daily Sun: 'Children as young as 2 have been admitted at FMC for ATV accidents, Ashland said.

'One doctor says a child too young to drive a car shouldn't be allowed to operate an ATV, and that parents should just say no.

"I just notice there's a lot of surprise to the parents" of injured children, said pediatrician Mike Sokoloff, who works in FMC's intensive care unit for children. They say, "You know, I didn't think these things were that dangerous."

ORVs also create big air pollution and related health risks, as the LA Times recently reported about Clear Creek CA.

Comments

Jane said…
Oh! I'm sorry to hear that! ATV is a great sport but it will create damages is it doesn't use appropriately. Try to check some of my ATV Tipshere. Thanks much!

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