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Thompson man, 19, dies of injuries from ATV-car collision

Teens on ATV weren't wearing helmets, alcohol not being ruled out as a factor, RCMP say

CBC News Posted: Aug 05, 2014 4:15 PM CT Last Updated: Aug 05, 2014 4:15 PM CT

Manitoba RCMP said neither of the teens was wearing a helmet at the time of the ATV collision.

One of two teens involved in an ATV crash in Flin Flon, Man. has died, RCMP said.

Teen in critical condition after Flin Flon ATV-car collision

A 17-year-old teen from Flin Flon and a 19-year-old man from Thompson, Man. were taken to hospital Sunday after the ATV they were riding collided with a Ford Focus at the intersection of Main Street and 3rd Avenue in Flin Flon.

The 19-year-old succumbed to his injuries

Police haven’t released any details about the status of the 17-year-old.

The 54-year-old female driver of the Ford Focus was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Sunday. Her 58-year-old passenger was not hurt in the crash.

Manitoba RCMP have said alcohol has not been ruled out as a factor.

Neither of the teens on the ATV was wearing a helmet.

Flin Flon RCMP are still investigating the collision.