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11-year-old killed in off-road vehicle crash north of Capreol
The 11-year-old victim was pronounced deceased after being airlifted to hospital Sunday afternoon.
An 11-year-old who was a passenger in an off-road vehicle was killed near Capreol Sunday afternoon when they were ejected from the vehicle.
Greater Sudbury police said the tragedy took place on an unnamed road near Portelance Road, north of Capreol. 'Information provided was that two individuals were riding in a side-by-side when the driver lost control of the off-road vehicle and the passenger was ejected,' police said in a news release Monday.
'The passenger, an 11-year-old youth, was airlifted to the hospital. Unfortunately, the youth was pronounced deceased by medical professionals.'
The investigation is ongoing, police said by the traffic safety unit.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.
