Two Children Killed After Utility Vehicle Rollover in Northeast B.C.
RCMP say five young children were in the UTV when it rolled several times, leaving three others with minor injuries.
- Two children died after a side-by-side vehicle rolled over on a rural road in Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, on Jun 4. Dawson Creek RCMP are investigating the fatal Off-road vehicle crash.
- Five children were in the vehicle when the seven-year-old driver lost control, causing the vehicle to roll several times and eject some occupants. This detail explains the mechanism of the crash.
- An eight-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the seven-year-old driver later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Three other occupants suffered minor injuries.
- Provincial legislation classifies side-by-sides as Off-road vehicles, requiring adult supervision and banning children under 16 from driving with passengers. These rules governed the vehicle involved.
- "I cannot fathom the unimaginable and tragic loss," said Staff Sergeant Kris Clark with Dawson Creek RCMP. The force expressed condolences to all impacted by the unthinkable event.
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Boy, 8, and girl, 7, dead after UTV rollover in northern B.C., RCMP say - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Two children are dead after a utility terrain vehicle crash in the northern B.C. community of Pouce Coupe. Dawson Creek RCMP were called to a report of a UTV rollover on the 13700-block of 207 Road in the nearby community of Pouce Coupe on June 4, just after 1 p.m., RCMP said in a release Tuesday (June 9). Police say five young children were in the vehicle when the driver lost control, resulting in it rolling several times “over a considerable d…
Boy, 8, and girl, 7, dead after UTV rollover in northern B.C., RCMP say - Grand Forks Gazette
Two children are dead after a utility terrain vehicle crash in the northern B.C. community of Pouce Coupe. Dawson Creek RCMP were called to a report of a UTV rollover on the 13700-block of 207 Road in the nearby community of Pouce Coupe on June 4, just after 1 p.m., RCMP said in a release Tuesday (June 9). Police say five young children were in the vehicle when the driver lost control, resulting in it rolling several times “over a considerable d…
Boy, 8, and girl, 7, dead after UTV rollover in northern B.C., RCMP say - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Two children are dead after a utility terrain vehicle crash in the northern B.C. community of Pouce Coupe. Dawson Creek RCMP were called to a report of a UTV rollover on the 13700-block of 207 Road in the nearby community of Pouce Coupe on June 4, just after 1 p.m., RCMP said in a release Tuesday (June 9). Police say five young children were in the vehicle when the driver lost control, resulting in it rolling several times “over a considerable d…
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Le Journal de MontrealAn 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl died in an ATV accident in British Columbia.
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The Hamilton Spectator‘Unthinkable’: Child driver of utility vehicle, 7, and boy, 8, dead in B.C. rollover
DAWSON CREEK - Two children are dead after a utility terrain vehicle being driven by one of them, a seven-year-old girl, rolled over in northeastern British Columbia.
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