Un jeune de 21 ans est mort dans une collision avec un orignal au Nouveau-Brunswick

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. JohnÕ³, Newfoundland. RCMP say speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in an ATV crash that left a 35 year old New Brunswick man dead. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

RCMP say a 35-year-old New Brunswick man has died after his ATV crashed in Rollingdam.

Police say it happened on Friday afternoon, when they believe the driver failed to make a turn and struck some rocks.

They believe speed and alcohol may both have been factors.

RCMP say firefighters and paramedics also responded to the crash.

The man from Tower Hill, N.B., died at the scene from his injuries.

Mounties say a member of the New Brunswick Coroner's Office is assisting with the investigation, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the man's exact cause of death.

This report by °µÍø½ûÇø was first published May 18, 2024.

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