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1 dead following ATV crash in Southwold: OPP

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

UPDATE: On Sept. 5, OPP identified the driver as 72-year-old William Bircham. Police also found no signs of impairment or aggressive driving. No charges will be laid.

Investigators with Elgin County OPP say they’re looking into an ATV collision that left one person dead in Southwold over the weekend.

Police say that around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, they were called a single-vehicle crash near Lake Line.

Officers have not further specified where the crash occurred.

Police say the lone occupant of the ATV was pronounced dead at the scene.

Their identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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An investigation is ongoing and police plan to provide an update once more details surface.

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