RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after a 15-year-old died while riding a UTV along a back road near Barriere on Sunday (June 9).
Police say the teen was driving along the Darlington Creek Forest Service Road when he lost control of the utility terrain vehicle and flipped it over. The 15-year-old was seriously injured and later died, while his passenger suffered minor injuries.
Barriere RCMP arrived on the scene of the accident, near the forest service road's 2-kilometre mark, at 4:30 p.m., at which point paramedics were already present and working on the crash victims. Despite their efforts, the 15-year-old succumbed to his injuries.
RCMP say initial evidence suggests the teen wasn't wearing a seat belt.
“This tragic event has had a significant impact on all communities surrounding Barriere,” Corp. Kyle Camalush said in a statement Tuesday (June 11).
Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP.
