Erie, PA (May 22, 2024) – Erie police are investigating a two-vehicle accident involving an all-terrain vehicle on the city’s east side on May 20 that seriously injured one person. The accident was reported at East 26th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

According to police, a female driver of a Honda CRV was traveling westbound on East 26th Street when she was involved in a crash with a Honda ATV traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue at the intersection of East 26th Street. One of the victims in the crash, a 22-year-old man from Angola, New York, remained hospitalized Tuesday, according to police. The driver of the Honda was assessed for injuries at the scene, but her current condition is unknown. Erie PD detectives asked any witnesses to come forward as their investigation progressed.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.

ATV Accidents in Pennsylvania

A study by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, published last year, showed startling statistics about the high frequency of hazardous and often deadly auto accidents in the Keystone State. And according to reports, every year in the US, between 300 and 400 people pass away from ATV-related crashes.

ATV explosions or fires are the cause of many of these incidents. Specifically, Kawasaki recalled over 6,000 off-road and all-terrain vehicles in one recent year because of potential fire concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that over the last two decades, 682 ATV accidents in Pennsylvania resulted in fatalities. In fact, our state had the fourth-highest number of ATV deaths in the country during this time.

There is plenty of room in Pennsylvania for riding ATVs, which include quads, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and even snowmobiles. These vehicles can be a lot of fun and can be excellent for agricultural labor and outdoor fun as well. However, off-road vehicles may be very dangerous, especially when driven by untrained individuals, on steep terrain, or when malfunctioning components cause explosions and fires.

If you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one in an ATV crash, you can trust our team of Erie ATV accident lawyers at the Slocum Firm to assist you and your family. Our commitment to injured victims throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania dates back to 2009. Knowing what victims go through, we at the Slocum Firm will do all it takes to keep you and yours protected during every step of the legal claim process. We will stop at nothing to safeguard your rights and get fair recompense. Call (570) 209-7376 to speak with an Erie vehicle accident lawyer about scheduling a free consultation today.