Yet another critically injured

[Summiteer]

The 36-year-old father of a 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after the ATV they were riding on flipped on Highway 33, south of Swan Hills, Alta., on Friday.
The accident happened at 7 p.m. MT as the pair were towing a trailer loaded with lumber.
Swan Hills RCMP said the father lost control of the ATV and was thrown as it flipped along with the trailer.
He was taken to hospital in Swan Hills and then airlifted to a hospital in the Edmonton area due to the severity of his injuries. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.

Swan Hills, Alberta​

The 7-year-old was treated in Swan Hills and released.
The investigation is currently ongoing but RCMP said that alcohol was not a factor.
Swan Hills is approximately 220 kilometres northwest of Edmonton

 

[polarisdragon800]

ahh jeez. not good to hear!

 

[polarisdragon800]

Thoughts go out to family and friends aspecially the 7 year old son!

 

[zeebs]

Sorry to hear that. Ya sure have to be careful with those bigger loads and speed.

 

[polarisdragon800]

Sure doesn't take much. especially when your load weighs the same or more than your ATV.

 

[ferniesnow]

Prayers and condolences for the family and friends. Such a horrible thing to happen.