NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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June 6 update:
Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single all-terrain vehicle (ATV) collision in Lake of Bays Township.
On June 4, 2022 at approximately 3 p.m., Huntsville OPP, along with emergency services, responded to a single ATV collision on Dickie Lake Road in Lake of Bays Township. The initial investigation revealed that a westbound ATV entered a ditch and collided with a hydro pole. The single rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The deceased has been identified as Rolan Totayo, 43 years of age of Baysville, Ont.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken with police is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Original June 4 release:
Members of the Huntsville detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single-all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) collision in Lake of Bays Township.
On June 4 at approximately 3 p.m., Huntsville OPP, along with emergency services, responded to a single-ATV collision on Dickie Lake Road in Lake of Bays Township. The initial investigation revealed that a westbound ATV entered a ditch and collided with a hydro pole. The single rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The identity of the deceased will be withheld pending family notification.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken with police is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
ATV riders are reminded to take all precautions. Know your limits, stay within them and always wear an approved well-fitted helmet with chinstrap securely fastened. For more information on ATV safety, visit here and here.
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