Miami ATV Accident Leaves 3 Injured
An ATV crash over the July 4th weekend has resulted in injuries to three people and the firing of two Miami Beach police officers. Kitzie Nicanor and Luis Almonte were injured when an ATV driven by officer Derick Kuilan crashed into them. The ATV was also carrying a female (non-police) passenger, who sustained minor injuries. Kuilan was on duty when he operated the ATV, which had been issued by the Miami Beach police department. The Miami Beach police department confirmed that Kuilan and his partner, police officer Rolando Gutierrez, were seen at the Clevelander Hotel prior to the accident. An investigation is on-going to determine whether alcohol was a factor in this ATV accident.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) first became available in the U.S. in the early 1970s and have gained popularity ever since. Unfortunately, these vehicles have also been linked to serious injuries and deaths over the years. According to ATVSafety.gov, there were 376 deaths and an estimated 131,900 injuries related to ATVs in the U.S in 2009.
