Russell RCMP investigate fatal ATV accident

A 19-year-old female from Killaly has died following an ATV accident this weekend in Western Manitoba.

Early  Sunday morning, Russell RCMP received a report of an off-road vehicle crash in the Kilman Cottage area within the RM of Riding Mountain West.

 Upon arrival, officers discovered a side-by-side ATV with three occupants had lost control and rolled over.

The 19-year-old driver from Langenburg, who was uninjured, was arrested for impaired driving causing death.

He was subsequently released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on October 23 in Russell.

Another passenger, a 19-year-old male from Churchbridge, also escaped without injury.

Mounties are continuing their investigation.

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