(WVLT/Peg Broadcasting News)
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency nvestigated multiple ATV accidents that happened on the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area over the weekend. WVLT reports that on Saturday, Jan. 23 around 5 p.m., TWRA officers were notified of a wreck involving a side-by-side ATV near the Flatwoods Road area of the management area. The driver of the ATV was seriously injured when the vehicle hit a tree and had to be airlifted to UT Medical Center. The passenger was also hurt. According to WVLT, TWRA officers learned of a separate ATV accident on the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area on Saturday where the operator of another side-by-side ATV was seriously injured and airlifted to UT Medical Center. TWRA says they strongly encourage all ATV riders to wear a helmet and safety belt if equipped.