11-year-old killed in off-road vehicle crash north of Capreol

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11-year-old dies in off-road crash near Capreol

Captured on Camera: First responders attempt to save young off-road rider

Captured on Camera: Footage, images of the aftermath of an off-road vehicle crash

An 11-year-old who was a passenger in an off-road vehicle was killed near Capreol Monday 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 Tuesday.

“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.