A 12-year-old near Hagerstown, in northwestern Maryland, died yesterday at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a few days after the ATV he was riding on overturned in the driveway of his home.
As many parents are aware, these types of ATV accidents and tragedies aren't rare. There were at least 16 deaths in Maryland associated with riding an ATV between 2007 and 2009 and 1,758 deaths nationally (including 216 children and teens) during the same time period.
ATVs aren't toys. Think twice before letting your kids ride an ATV, and make sure you -- and they -- understand the risks. And then think again about ATV safety if you are still going to let them ride an ATV.
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