Wednesday, March 24, 2010

ATV Accident Seriously Injures Motorist

All-terrain vehicle riders should be aware of their driving restrictions and the different traffic laws that prevent them from travelling on roads where they may cause accidents because of the speed and ability of their vehicle.

A recent accident involves a woman who sustained major injuries to the head and upper body after being thrown from her ATV on Highway 20 in Williams.

The 21-year-old Mariel Cervantes was reportedly riding her ATV with a trailer in tow when she tried to make a left turn when she was hit by a 2002 Dodge Durango that was trying to pass the slow-moving ATV.

Cervantes was broadsided and thrown off the ATV. She probably sustained major injuries as she wasn’t wearing protective gears such as helmet or pads when the accident occurred.

These protective equipments are important to riders as they help save the riders life by minimizing possible injuries that can be sustained.