Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 25 February 2013
NIPIGON, ON –February 19, 2013 at 6:25 pm, officers of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a motorized snow vehicle collision involving one injured rider.Investigation revealed the lone operator had been travelling along the side of Highway 585 by himself when the ski of his snow machine became entangled in tag alders. The operator required medical attention after being thrown from the machine and suffering non-life threatening injuries. The machine was damaged as a result of the incident.
The 16 year old male driver was charged with no insurance and failing to display registration numbers contrary to the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act.
The OPP reminds the public that operating a motorized snow vehicle is an off-road activity. It occurs in an unpredictable and uncontrollable natural environment, so always expect the unexpected. Like every power sports activity, snowmobiling carries a certain level of risk. Slow down and ride with care and control.
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