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ATV deaths in the Tri-State

October 29, 2007 @ 12:17 AM

The Herald-Dispatch

As the use of ATVs has become more popular in recent years, so has the rate of deaths:

WEST VIRGINIA

Total Reported Deaths (1982-2005): 335

Reported Deaths (1982-2001): 197

Reported Deaths (2002-2005): 138

Reported Deaths for children under 16 (1982-2001): 38

OHIO

Total Reported Deaths (1982-2005): 203

Reported Deaths (1982-2001): 144

Reported Deaths (2002-2005): 59

Reported Deaths for children under 16 (1982-2001): 49

KENTUCKY

Total Reported Deaths (1982-2005): 326

Reported Deaths (1982-2001): 183

Reported Deaths (2002-2005): 143

Reported Deaths for children under 16 (1982-2001): 55

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