Murray River Youth Killed In Single Dirt Bike Crash

July 22, 2024
Murray River, Prince Edward Island

News release

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Two RCMP officers stand near their patrol car

PEI RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a crash involving a youth driving a dirt bike on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

At approximately 3:45 p.m. on July 20, 2024 PEI RCMP received a 9-1-1 call and responded to a single vehicle crash on the Gladstone Road in the Murray River area. Murray River Fire Department and Island EMS also responded to the incident.

A 14-year-old male youth was the lone rider of the dirt bike and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the victim's family at this difficult time.

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Contact information

Scott Ferris
Senior Communications Advisor
Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Prince Edward Island

File number: 20241032178

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