RCMP respond to fatal ATV collision on Saturday near Rivers (update)

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Published on Monday, July 14, 2014

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On Saturday, at approximately 8:27 p.m., Blue Hills RCMP responded to a call of an ATV collision at the Rivers Reservoir spillway, approximately 29 kilometres northwest of Brandon near Rivers.

Initial investigation shows a 58-year-old woman from Rivers, who attempted to drive down an embankment by the Rivers Reservoir spillway.  She lost control of the ATV, striking a 39-year-old male from Brandon, who was fishing at that location. The female was pronounced deceased on scene. The male was knocked into the water, which had a significant current.  

Search and rescue efforts were made to locate the man. At this time, he has still not been located. He is presumed drowned. Search efforts are ongoing.

It does not appear alcohol was a factor. It is believed the driver of the ATV was wearing a helmet.

The names of the deceased will not be released.

The investigation continues.

Update – Missing fisherman found
 
The 39-year-old Brandon, Manitoba male missing after being struck by an ATV and falling into the water at the Rivers Reservoir spillway was found deceased. The Officer of the Fire Commissioner search and rescue team assisting the Blue Hills RCMP discovered the deceased slightly submerged in the water, approximately one and a half kilometres from where he was knocked into the spillway.
 
The investigation continues.

With files from RCMP release