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TV Edmonton
ATV accident claims life of St. Albert man
Updated: Mon Jul. 21 2008 17:34:46
Sonia Sunger, Sonia Sunger, ctvedmonton.ca
The province is reviewing safety regulations of ATVs after a 24-year-old St. Albert man was killed in an accident at Floating Stone Provincial Park on Saturday.
The incident happened about 45 kilometres northwest of St. Paul, Alta.
Police say the victim lost control of the ATV on a dirt road and crashed into a wooded area. Speed is believed to be a factor.
Premier Ed Stelmach wishes people would wear proper safety gear when riding ATVs.
"I've never heard anyone ever arguing against wearing a helmet on a snowmobile and yet there seems to be such a difficult time whether on public property or off public property to put on a helmet," said Stelmach.
Alberta Transportation has consulted with several groups about the issue and will report back with their findings this fall. They encourage all ATV riders to get safety training before operating one.
Police have not released the name of the victim.
TV Edmonton
ATV accident claims life of St. Albert man
Updated: Mon Jul. 21 2008 17:34:46
Sonia Sunger, Sonia Sunger, ctvedmonton.ca
The province is reviewing safety regulations of ATVs after a 24-year-old St. Albert man was killed in an accident at Floating Stone Provincial Park on Saturday.
The incident happened about 45 kilometres northwest of St. Paul, Alta.
Police say the victim lost control of the ATV on a dirt road and crashed into a wooded area. Speed is believed to be a factor.
Premier Ed Stelmach wishes people would wear proper safety gear when riding ATVs.
"I've never heard anyone ever arguing against wearing a helmet on a snowmobile and yet there seems to be such a difficult time whether on public property or off public property to put on a helmet," said Stelmach.
Alberta Transportation has consulted with several groups about the issue and will report back with their findings this fall. They encourage all ATV riders to get safety training before operating one.
Police have not released the name of the victim.