Young boy perishes in fatal ATV collision

A six-year-old child has died after an incident involving a side-by-side ATV.

According to Pembina Valley RCMP, officers received the report Monday evening, which indicated an ATV collision involving a child had occurred.

The initial investigation has determined the 6-year-old was riding his scooter and came around a blind corner when he was struck by the side-by-side being operated by a 19-year-old male.

The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The collision occurred on a private roadway 16 km north of Pilot Mound in the Municipality of Louise.

Pembina Valley RCMP continues to investigate.