Chilliwack RCMP confirms yet another person has died from a fatal ATV incident
CHILLIWACK — The Upper Fraser Valley RCMP detachment says a person has died after a single-vehicle incident involving an all-terrain vehicle happened earlier this week, marking the fourth ATV fatality in just four months.
According to a statement Friday (August 9) from the UFVRD media relations unit, Mounties in Chilliwack responded on Monday, August 5 at about 5 p.m. for the report of a vehicle incident at the 20-kilometre mark of Tamihi Forest Service Road in Chilliwack. When they arrived, first responders located an ATV that had been driven off the road and down an embankment. Despite life-saving efforts, the male ATV rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” said Inspector Harinder Kheleh, spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP. “This is the sixth fatal collision involving ATV’s in the region and the fourth since April. This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the importance of ATV safety and we urge all riders to take the necessary precautions and prioritize their safety and the safety of others.”
Police are offering the following safety tips to ATV riders:
