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Almaguin OPP investigate ATV fatality over the weekend

On Saturday, August 13, 2022, at approximately 1:44 p.m., members of the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Parry Sound District Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Muskoka Paramedic Service, and McMurrich-Montheith Fire Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and a passenger vehicle on East Bear Lake Road.

The operator of the ATV was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the ATV was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is ongoing with the OPP Technical Collision Investigator (TCI) and reconstructionist.  

The operator and passenger were wearing helmets at the time of the collision. 

The Office of the Chief Corner for Ontario – Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCCO-OFPS) is assisting and a postmortem examination will take place at a later date. 

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