With the weather looking to be rather nice for the next week or so, many outdoor enthusiasts are expected to hit the ATV/UTV trails.
If you do, the DNR is reminding you to wear a helmet.
So far this year, 17 people have died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin, including a 53-year-old man in Brown County.
Most crash victims were not wearing seat belts or helmets.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 71% of fatally injured ATV riders were killed in crashes involving no other vehicles in 2020.
Helmets and seatbelts dramatically reduce the chance of serious injury, especially in single-vehicle crashes.
For more ATV/UTV safety tips, visit DNR.Wisconsin.gov.
