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Man killed while riding ATV in southeast Edmonton

Police are investigating a fatal ATV crash in southeast Edmonton on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Eric Beck, Global News

Edmonton police are investigating after a 26-year-old man was involved in a single-vehicle collision while riding an ATV in an industrial area of Edmonton Saturday.

Police were called to an area near 70 Avenue and 18 Street at around 2:15 p.m.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.

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An autopsy has been scheduled, and police continue to investigate the circumstances around the fatal crash.

Police said the man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

It is not known if alcohol or drugs were factors or why the man was riding an ATV in this area.

The incident had not been reported to Occupational Health and Safety as of 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Police said it was not believed to be a workplace accident.

On Tuesday, police said charges are not being considered.

They consider this Edmonton’s fourth traffic fatality of 2018.

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