On September 21, 2024 at approximately 4:15 a.m., a Meadow Lake RCMP officer observed two individuals operating an ATV without wearing helmets in Meadow Lake, SK.
The officer activated their emergency lights in an attempt to stop the ATV but it continued at a high rate of speed on Highway #55 towards Flying Dust First Nation. The officer didn't pursue, deactivated their emergency equipment and observed the ATV turning south off the highway where it subsequently struck the ditch.
The officer immediately responded. One of the occupants was unresponsive and EMS was called to the scene. Life-saving measures were attempted; however, the individual was declared deceased by EMS. She has been identified as a 14-year-old female from Flying Dust First Nation. Her family has been notified. The second occupant reported minor injuries and was treated by EMS on scene.
Meadow Lake RCMP continues to investigate with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.