By Dave Thompson

BISMARCK, N.D. (Prairie Public Radio) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says there’s been an increase in the number of all terrain vehicle fatalities.

The Patrol’s Sgt. Wade Kadrmas says so far in 2020, there have been six fatal ATV crashes.

Kadrmas says the Patrol is taking a special interest in these ATV crashes.

Kadrmas says the North Dakota Parks and Rec Department has been offering safety courses for younger drivers to take, so they can operate the vehicles safely.