Washington County dad pleads in UTV crash case
A Washington County father pleaded guilty to child endangerment in Washington County District Court in a case stemming from a UTV crash involving a child. The plea resolves the criminal charge tied to the incident; further court proceedings, including sentencing, were not immediately detailed.
đ Key Facts
- Venue: Washington County District Court (Stillwater)
- Charge: Child endangerment; plea: guilty
- Case tied to a UTV crash involving a child in Washington County
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In 2020, 123 children under age 16 died in off-highway vehicle incidents in the United States, representing a 31% increase in such deaths compared to the previous year.
Annual CPSC Report on ATVs and Side-by-Sides Shows 31 Increase in Deaths to Children Under Age 16 â U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Between 1982 and 2018, 3,353 children under the age of 16 died in ATV accidents in the United States.
Children fatally injured on an ATVs is fast approaching 4,000 â Ride Safe Foundation
From 2019 to 2021, at least 75% of reported off-highway vehicle deaths in the US were among White individuals, at least 5% among Black/African-American individuals, and at least 4% among Hispanic individuals; this disparity may occur because ATV and UTV use is more prevalent in rural areas, which have higher White populations.
2023 Report of Deaths and Injuries Involving Off-Highway Vehicles with More than Two Wheels â U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
In Minnesota, a person under 15 years of age shall not operate a class 2 all-terrain vehicle.
Sec. 84.9256 MN Statutes â Minnesota Legislature
In pediatric ATV-related fatalities, helmet use was only 17% among victims under 6 years old, compared to higher rates in older age groups.
Age-Based Risk Factors for Pediatric ATV-Related Fatalities â American Academy of Pediatrics