One Dead, One Injured in Woodcrest ATV Rollover Crash
RIVERSIDE, CA (August 12, 2024) — A fatal ATV rollover crash in the Riverside County suburb of Woodcrest left one person dead and another injured on Friday night. The accident happened around 8:21 p.m. in the 16000 block of Mariposa Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
First responders arrived at the scene to find one individual fatally wounded, who was pronounced dead on-site. Another person involved in the Woodcrest ATV rollover crash sustained injuries, though further details about their condition and the identities of those involved have not yet been released.
ATVs, known for their popularity in off-roading activities, are statistically the most dangerous among similar vehicles, with the highest fatality rate in crashes. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), between 2018 and 2020, over two-thirds of off-roading fatalities involved ATVs, with rollovers and collisions being the most common causes of deadly accidents.
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