On August 11, 2024, at approximately 1:10 am, Russell RCMP received a report of an off-road vehicle collision in the Kilman Cottage area, located in the RM of Riding Mountain West.
Officers attended and have determined that a side-by-side, with three occupants, was being driven by a 19-year-old male, from Langenburg, SK, when he lost control of the ATV and it rolled.
One of the passengers, a 19-year-old female from Killaly, SK, was ejected from the ATV and pronounced deceased on scene. The 19-year-old driver and other 19-year-old male passenger, from Churchbridge, SK, were uninjured.
The investigation on scene led to the arrest of the driver for Impaired Driving Causing Death. He was transported to the Russell RCMP Detachment where he provided samples of his breath for analysis. He was later released from police custody for a court appearance scheduled for October 23, 2024, in Russell.
It is believed none of the occupants were wearing seatbelts or helmets at the time of the collision.
Russell RCMP continue to investigate.