Man dies in ATV crash in Tigerton

A 29-year-old man died in an ATV accident July 20 at the Tigerton OHV Park & Campground, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the primary agency investigating the crash.

According to a press release from Tigerton Police Chief Michael Weatherwax, at 8:34 a.m., a village employee located two individuals who had struck a tree in the park. One person was unresponsive, and another was in serious condition.

The police chief said one man was taken to Thedacare Medical Center in Shawano, and another was airlifted by Aspirus Medivac to a trauma center. One of the two men died.

Neither individual were believed to be wearing helmets during the crash, Weatherwax said. Both were riding an ATV designed for one passenger. The ATV was not registered. At this time, it is believed alcohol was a factor in the crash.

At press time, the names of the individuals will not be released.

Due to the crash being ATV-related, the DNR was called to assist.

“We would like to encourage everyone and their families to keep ATV and UTV safety in mind,” Weatherwax said. “Wear a helmet, buckle up, complete ATV/UTV safety courses and please drive safely and cautiously.”

Assisting at the scene were the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department, DNR, Tigerton Area Ambulance, Tigerton Fire Department, Tigerton Police Department, Shawano Ambulance Service and Aspirus Medivac.

This is the 20th ATV-related fatality in Wisconsin this year.