LAKE COUNTRY — An 18-year-old Vernon man is in serious condition after an ATV crash Wednesday night, according to Lake Country RCMP.
Police say a 18-year-old female passenger was riding with the man and escaped with relatively minor injuries.
It happened at about 7:45 p.m. on the 2500 block of Williams Road.
“[The] Vernon man was apparently driving a mini ATV eastbound on Williams Road when the vehicle was believed to have experienced a major mechanical failure, resulting in both occupants being ejected,” says Cst. Kris Clark.
RCMP say the driver suffered serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.
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Police say neither riders were wearing helmets at the time.
The man is receiving treatment at Kelowna General Hospital, where he remains in serious condition.
RCMP believe alcohol and mechanical issues were factors in the collision.
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