On Saturday August 17, 2019 OP members of the Prince Edward County Detachment responded an ATV collision on the Millenium Trail in Hallowell Ward.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, OPP officers were dispatched and determined that three occupants on a single ATV moved over to share the trail with cyclists.
The ATV went over too far and into the steep ditch.
All three riders were ejected from the ATV.
The male driver was taken to hospital with critical injuries while the other two occupants were not injured. Alcohol was not a factor in this event.
OPP are continuing this investigation.
Be a safe and responsible rider
· take an ATV/ORV (off road vehicle) safety course and learn to ride from an expert
· know your ATV/ORV and read its operator’s manual before you ride
· graduated licensing requirements apply to young and novice drivers when driving on-road
· limiting the number of passengers to the number of available seating positions
· do a pre-ride inspection and check oil, gas and other fluid levels, lights, brakes and tire pressure
· stay in control – never ride beyond your skill level or abilities
· always ride according to trail, road and weather conditions
· use extreme caution when turning, crossing, climbing and descending hills – always cross obstacles using the proper technique
· drive sober – it’s against the law to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs – they will affect your judgement and slow your reaction time
· ride with others and always let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return
· be responsible and courteous, and respect others on the trail
· ride in designated areas only
· preserve the environment and keep noise levels low
SUBMITTED BY THE OPP
