Teen dead after crash between dirt bike, deer: RCMP
The RCMP was first called to the incident, which took place on Road 114W, around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday.
When Mounties arrived at the scene, they found a dirt bike lying on the road and a 15-year-old boy in medical distress. The teen was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Officers investigated and determined the teen was riding the dirt bike down the road when the collision took place. Police said the teen was not wearing a helmet and was thrown from his bike during the crash.
RCMP continues to investigate.
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