RCMP investigating fatal UTV crash

Charges could be laid against a driver after a fatal crash of an ultra terrain vehicle (UTV) in Lake Country.

On Saturday, July 2, at 4:15 a.m., Lake Country RCMP received a report of a UTV roll-over on Spion Kop Mountain in the area of Summit Trail.

When officers arrived on scene, they located the UTV.

“The passenger, a 34-year-old man, had succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, also a 34-year-old man, was arrested at the scene for impaired operation causing death and he was transported to hospital by EHS with minor injuries,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb, watch commander.