Burin Peninsula RCMP investigates fatal ATV crash near Terrenceville

January 12, 2022
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

A 67-year-old man is deceased following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash that occurred on January 11, 2022, near Terrenceville.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m., Burin Peninsula RCMP received the report and attended the scene. An ATV departed the trail to avoid any icy section and travelled down over a steep embankment. The ATV flipped over as it travelled down the embankment and the driver, who was not wearing a helmet, was found trapped underneath the vehicle. He died at the scene.

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

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Contact information

Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer
RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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