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Saskatchewan senior killed in ATV rollover near Russell, Man.

By Sam Thompson Global News

Posted June 24, 2019 12:49 pm

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A 70-year-old Saskatchewan man is dead after an ATV accident north of Russell.

Russell RCMP said the fatal collision took place Friday afternoon in the Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West when the off-road vehicle flipped due to steep terrain.

Police said the man, from Churchbridge, Sask., wasn’t wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Russell #rcmpmb responded June 21 to report of a fatal off-road vehicle collision located approximately 35kms north-west of Russell. Officers have determined that a 70-year-old male was riding an ATV when it flipped over due to the steep terrain. Investigation continues.
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) June 24, 2019

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