ATV collision

26-year-old man dies in ATV crash in Fox Cove

By Web Team — 3 months ago

A 26-year-old Burin Peninsula man died when his ATV left a trail in Fox Cove and went down a steep embankment.

Burin Peninsula RCMP received a call just after 8 p.m. Saturday from a resident who saw the overturned ATV and found the deceased operator. Police officers from the detachment responded, along with Burin Fire Department and ambulance services.

Alcohol or drug impairment is not considered to be a factor in this death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged and the investigation is continuing.

Man dies in ATV crash in South Dildo

By Web Team — 3 months ago

Whitbourne RCMP are investigating a fatal crash involving ATV on Route 80 in South Dildo.

Police learned of the crash Monday morning and attended the scene. A man in his forties was located dead underneath an ATV in a ditch. The crash happened sometime between March 12, when the man left his residence, and when it was discovered yesterday.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged and the investigation is continuing.

One man dead, another seriously injured after stolen ATV crashes in Mobile

By Web Team — 7 months ago

A 26-year-old man is dead and a 24-year-old man is seriously injured after an ATV crash in Mobile early Monday morning.

RCMP were called shortly before 6 a.m. to the crash on Mobile First Pond Road. An ATV left the gravel roadway and hit a tree. Neither man was wearing a helmet and both were ejected. The deceased died at the scene, while the other occupant was taken by ambulance to a hospital in St. John’s for urgent medical attention.

Police determined the ATV involved in the crash was stolen from Melvin’s ATV Parts and Accessories Ltd. in Burnt Cove in September. The investigation is continuing and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged.

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