#7: Interview with Kristen Almer from RideSafe Foundation on ATV Safety - 05-23-2024

In this episode of the News Bytes podcast, Kristen Almer, from the Ride Safe Foundation, shares her nephew Logan's heartbreaking story - how in just 3 minutes, the 11-year-old's life was tragically cut short in an ATV accident.

She has worked in motorsports industry for three decades and understands why safety is paramount. Her emotional recounting, paired with staggering statistics on child fatalities, will make you re-think where you keep your ATV's key.

Kristen reveals the common hazards that lead to these preventable tragedies and simple steps ALL parents and farmers must take to keep loved ones safe around these vehicles.

0:00 - Intro and overview of ATV safety issue

2:15 - Kristen Ulmer's background in motorsports industry

4:40 - The tragic story of Kristen's nephew Logan's fatal ATV accident

11:20 - Sobering statistics on child ATV fatalities and injuries

15:50 - Common factors in child ATV accidents (no helmets, improper machine size, rollovers, etc.)

22:15 - Safety precautions - securing keys, safety gear, training, not riding alone

27:40 - The mission of the Ride Safe Foundation

31:05 - Partnering with Nationwide Insurance to promote ATV safety education

33:20 - How listeners can get involved and access safety resources

36:00 - Kristen's passionate call-to-action to prioritize ATV safety

38:20 - Concluding thoughts and outro