Kanab, UT (March 23, 2021) – On Sunday, March 21st, a 3-year-old boy was killed when the 4×4 in which he was riding rolled over while attempting to climb a steep trail in Hog Canyon in Kane County.
Six other family members were also on the trail at the time of the accident, all of whom sustained injuries classified as non-life-threatening.
Classic Air Medical, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Kanab Fire Department, and Kane County EMTs all assisted at the scene.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
More than 180 Utah ATV accidents were reported during 2016-2017. These accidents involved 225 operators, left 127 victims seriously injured and resulted in the deaths of 24. Dangerously high speeds have routinely been the leading cause behind these accidents.
Officials have reported that, as far as OHVs such as ATVs are concerned, speeding does not necessarily imply that a posted speed limit was exceeded, but rather that the operator of an OHV was driving at a speed that was too high for prevailing trail or road conditions. Driver inexperience was also a major contributing factor.
When people are harmed in accidents as a result of negligent drivers, it is crucial that they seek the legal guidance of a qualified ATV collision attorney in Salt Lake City as soon as possible. Those harmed may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face.
The Utah personal injury attorneys at Jardine LawOffices understand the overwhelming consequences victims and their families are forced to endure after being involved in an accident. Nobody is ever truly prepared to deal with the aftermath of a vehicle collision. The mental, physical, and financial challenges can have a far-reaching impact on victims. For this reason, our team strives to help accident victims collect the maximum amount of compensation available to them by pursuing personal injury claims against those at fault.
Our attorneys provide tenacious representation and aggressively negotiate full and fair settlements to help victims reach their goals and move forward with their recovery. If you were injured in a train accident, as a result of another driver’s negligent actions, contact our Salt Lake City personal injury attorneys at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case review with our team to discuss legal options available for you.
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