Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Lewisporte RCMP is investigating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash that occurred near Michael’s Harbour on January 20, 2025. An occupant of the ATV was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Lewisporte RCMP received the report of a crash involving a side-by-side ATV. The ATV, which was carrying two occupants, flipped over on its side while negotiating a turn on the Michael’s Harbour Access Road, near Michael’s Harbour. The two occupants were not wearing seat belts or helmets. The female passenger was transported to James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries that were sustained in the crash. The ATV was uninsured.
The investigation is continuing with charges pending.
RCMP NL reminds off-road vehicle users of the legal requirements and importance of wearing all available safety equipment. Helmets are to be worn on all ATVs. In addition to a helmet, occupants of side by side ATVS must also wear a seat belt, where one is available.