Off-Road Vehicle Deaths On The Rise

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Another disturbing statistic from Ontario Provincial Police.

The OPP are reporting off-road vehicle deaths have reached a four-year high.

20 people were killed in ORV incidents last year. Also, in 2013, 28 motorcyclists were killed in crashes investigated by the OPP.

Constable Todd Monaghan says luckily there were no motorcycle or off-road vehicle deaths in Lambton last year.

OPP are reminding ORV enthusiasts and motorcyclists to wear a helmet and take proper safety precautions.