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Youth Dies After ATV Crash

CHATHAM-KENT, ONTARIO, JUL 7 – An 80-year-old Newbury woman died and four others were injured after a two-vehicle crash at a Chatham-Kent intersection, police said.

  • Decker Beatty, a 12-year-old youth from Dresden, died on July 6, 2025, after an ATV crash on private property in Chatham-Kent involving three youths.
  • The crash occurred last Thursday around 8:11 p.m., and despite life-saving efforts and medical care, the youth was found unresponsive and later died.
  • Emergency services airlifted Decker to London Health Sciences Centre while police, led by Constable Joel Rehill, conducted their investigation during a temporary closure of the scene that lasted several hours.
  • The obituary highlighted that he leaves behind a lasting impression of affection and strong bonds with numerous close friends and teammates, too many to list individually, while Dresden Minor Hockey honored him as an exceptional teammate.
  • The tragedy prompted public condolences, a celebration of life at Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, and the family's gratitude to first responders and medical staff for their efforts.
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Youth dies after ATV crash in southwestern Ontario: police

Police say a youth has died after an ATV crash that occurred last week in southwestern Ontario.

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