Girl dies following UTV rollover in Manitoba, RCMP continue to investigate
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According to RCMP, a 12-year-old girl from Neepawa, Man., died in hospital after a UTV she was riding in rolled into a ditch on May 1; two other girls suffered serious injuries.
A 12-year-old girl is dead after the utility terrain vehicle (UTV) she was riding rolled into a ditch in Neepawa, Man., earlier this month.
RCMP said they attended Provincial Road 72 W at approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 1 where they found three girls with serious injuries.
The 12-year-old was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died a few days later. The driver and another passenger of the UTV, both 14 years old, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Mounties say the three were driving along the road when they slid into the ditch and rolled several times. None of them were wearing seatbelts or helmets.
RCMP continue to investigate with a forensic collision reconstructionist.
Speaking to 680 CJOB, RCMP media relations officer Tara Seel said UTVs are becoming more common in rural areas. She said it’s important to remind people to wear their seatbelts and helmets.
“There are really important steps to take to make sure that you get home at the end of the day,” said Seel. “It’s great to go out and have fun, but let’s also get everyone home safely.”
She noted that since 2021, 11 people have died riding such vehicles.
