Driver arrested after fatal ATV collision in Northern Sask.
One person is in custody, and another is dead, following an ATV-related fatality in Northern Saskatchewan.
Black Lake RCMP received the report of an ATV-related injury at around 4:20 p.m. Monday on Highway 905, between Black Lake and Stony Rapids.
Upon arrival, police alongside local EMS treated an injured man at the scene, who had been a passenger on the ATV. He was transported to hospital shortly after where he later succumbed to his injuries. He has since been identified as a 31-year-old from Black Lake. His name was not released, and his family has been notified.
As a result of further investigation, the driver of the ATV, 30-year-old Jacy Yooya from Black Lake, was arrested and charged with one count each of dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing death, criminal negligence causing death without firearm, resisting/obstructing a peace officer, and failure to stop after accident resulting in death.
