To The Haldimand Press
DUNNVILLE—On May 10, 2023 at approximately 7:31 p.m. Haldimand OPP, Haldimand Fire Department, and Haldimand EMS responded to single All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision at a Melick Road, Dunnville address.
It has been determined that a 79-year-old operator of Haldimand County and a 49-year-old passenger of Hamilton were travelling along Melick Road when the driver of the ATV lost control and struck a tree, ejecting both the driver and passenger.
As a result, the operator suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to hospital and then air lifted to a Hamilton hospital for further treatment. The passenger was also transported to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
On May 11, 2023 the driver of the ATV was pronounced deceased in hospital.
OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team continues to investigate. Speed and alcohol are being considered as contributing factors.
The OPP stated that “further updates will be provided when new information becomes available.”
