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Fatal ATV rollover near Byemoor

 

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On Saturday, January 24th, 2015, at about 9:30 pm, Drumheller, Hanna, and Stettler RCMP responded to an ATV rollover at a rural location near the community of Byemoor.  The driver of the vehicle was attempting to navigate a steep embankment when the quad flipped backwards, throwing the female passenger and landing on top of the male driver.  The driver, a 43 year old male from Byemoor, sustained fatal injuries.  The passenger, a 33 year old female from Red Deer, received minor injuries and was transported to Stettler Hospital by Stettler EMS.  Neither driver nor passenger were wearing helmets, and alcohol is not suspected. The names of the persons involved are not being released.

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