Deer Lake RCMP responds to off-road vehicle fire, two youths injured
Deer Lake RCMP and the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of an off-road vehicle fire Tuesday that resulted in injuries to two youths. Police are reminding off-road vehicle users to put safety first, be prepared and follow the rules and regulations outlined in the Off-Road Vehicles and Highway Traffic Acts.
Just before 5:00 p.m. on July 14, police in Deer Lake responded to a report of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on fire near Veterans Drive in Cormack. Members of the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Health Services personnel also responded to the fire.
The youth operating the ATV and their passenger both sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to hospital for medical care and treatment.
Parents and guardians are reminded that proper supervision of young riders is mandatory and their important role in ensuring young riders understand and follow the applicable laws. Under provincial legislation, youth under the age of 16 must be properly supervised while operating an off-road vehicle. Proper supervision means the supervisor must:
- be at least 18 years of age,
- hold a valid driver’s licence,
- have successfully completed approved provincial off-road vehicle safety training,
- be able to see and be seen by the youth operator at all times, and
- be in a position to provide immediate direction at all times.
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