32-Year-Old Man Dies in ATV Collision in Antigonish — A Tragic Reminder of Why First Aid Skills Matter
A tragic ATV collision in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, has claimed the life of a 32-year-old man from Saltsprings, Antigonish County. The incident occurred Friday afternoon as the rider entered the roundabout on Beech Hill Road and lost control of his vehicle, causing him to be ejected.
According to RCMP, officers responded at approximately 12:45 p.m. Witnesses immediately rushed to assist, performing CPR until Emergency Health Services (EHS) arrived and continued lifesaving interventions. The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to hospital but was pronounced deceased shortly after 2 p.m.
The crash site remained closed to traffic while an RCMP collision analyst examined the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
This heartbreaking incident was originally reported by Global News and you can read the full article here:
👉 32-year-old man dies in ATV collision in Antigonish, N.S.: RCMP
As ATV season ramps up across Canada, safety experts continue to stress helmet use, responsible riding, and awareness of terrain hazards to prevent serious injuries.
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