Utah Dirt Bike Rider Survives Wire Trap Accident
Daniel Bender, a Utah dirt bike rider, was knocked off his bike on Hidden Forest Trail after hitting a black wire strung between two trees.
It could have been so much worse.
Bender was hurt but fortunate to have escaped more serious injuries. The incident highlights the dangers of trap wires on trails.
- If you encounter a wire or trap on a Utah trail, carefully remove it if possible.
- Report any findings to the police to prevent future accidents.
ARC Salt Lake spoke with Bender and a representative from the American Motorcyclist Association to discuss the incident and its aftermath.
Author's summary: Dirt bike rider survives wire trap accident on Utah trail.