WASHINGTON, Wis. (WSAU) Accident investigators in Bayfield County say the fact an ATV rider wasn’t wearing a helmet may have contributed to his death.
The name of the victim hasn’t been released. The 31- year- old was killed in the crash of Valhalla Trail near Washington at about 5:30 Saturday afternoon. The victim reportedly had severe head injuries and couldn’t be revived by emergency responders. A passenger on the ATV was also injured and was taken to Memorial Medical Center in Ashland with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.
A report filed by the Bayfield County Sheriff’s office says speed, alcohol and the lack of a helmet may have all played a role in the ATV death.
