Teen dies after falling from vehicle in western P.E.I.

A 17-year-old girl has died after she fell from a vehicle in western Prince Edward Island, according to police.

In a news release, East Prince RCMP said they were called to a report of a female unresponsive on the side of the road early Sunday morning.

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Prince District RCMP, Miminegash Fire Department and Island EMS responded to Palmer Road.

Few details have been released, but police say the teen fell from a vehicle and died as a result of her injuries.

Police would not comment on whether the girl’s death was suspicious in nature.

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Prince District RCMP say the investigation remains ongoing.