Teen killed in ATV rollover in Riding Mountain

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Three teens were in a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle when it rolled, one was killed after being thrown from the vehicle during the crash.

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On Sunday at around 1:10 a.m., Russell RCMP were called to an off-road incident in the Kilman Cottage area, RM of Riding Mountain West.

A side-by-side ATV, driven by a 19-year-old male from Langenburg, Sask., lost control and rolled. The collision resulted in the ejection and death of a 19-year-old female passenger from Killaly, Sask. The driver and another 19-year-old male passenger, from Churchbridge, Sask., were uninjured.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving causing death. He provided breath samples at the Russell RCMP Detachment and was later released with a court appearance scheduled for Oct. 23.

Police believe none of the occupants were wearing seatbelts or helmets. The investigation is ongoing.

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