Fatal ATV Crash Reported Near Ruth Lake
An ATV crash on a rural road near Ruth Lake in Trinity County has claimed one life, according to scanner traffic Wednesday morning.
Southern Trinity Fire responded to reports of a quad accident on Lower West Side Road near Boyscout Cove Campground at approximately 7:43 a.m. Dispatch logs indicate a single party was involved and was reported trapped under the four-wheeler in the middle of the roadway.
Upon arrival, Southern Trinity Fire unit 5705 confirmed a fatal collision. California Highway Patrol dispatched two units to the scene and will assume the crash investigation.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
This report is based on preliminary scanner traffic and CAD logs. Details may change as the investigation develops. This story will be updated as information becomes available.
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How sad condolences to everyone involved
I am very sorry that the rider lost his life. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Those damn things are so dangerous.
I would never let my kids on one.
I know a grown woman, a senior, who hurt herself not long ago when one flipped over on her.
Very dangerous.
Sport quads are alot safer. 4wd quads weigh twice as much, then people tend to go up stuff to steep, they will climb until they tip over backwards. Also short little wheel base on pavement. They probably swerved and rolled.
Yes, they are very dangerous even when you ride them correctly. The worst are the old model three wheelers that tip over so easy or flip over backwards. Other than a helmet and some flimsy riding gear you have no protection to speak of when you roll over. The three wheelers I believe are no longer produced for that very reason. They do make little, tiny four wheelers for kids. Some have throttle controls so you can adjust the speed the four- wheeler will travel with a wide-open throttle. Battery powered ones go really slow from what I have read.
RIP uncle your family loves you dearly
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
My condolences to you and your family.
🌺 🤝 🥀
im so sorry for your family’s loss. my condolences to you and your family.
Rose, may Jesus hold your loving Uncle in his arms forever. I am so very sorry for your loss.
RIP u will be remembered an missed for sure an u got a nephew with a lot on his shoulders an i hope he okay an u can help make sure he knows u watching over him an u got his back wheather your here with him physically or not 🌺🥀