ATV rider killed in North Dundas

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ATV rider killed in North Dundas
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NORTH DUNDAS, Ontario – On August 22, 2017 at approximately 8:16pm members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two (2) vehicle collision on Thompson Road and Steen Road, North Dundas Township, Ontario.

The investigation revealed that the ATV, driven by Christopher MERKLEY (27) of South Dundas, Ontario, was travelling Northbound on Steen Road, North Dundas Township, entered onto Thompson Road and collided with an Eastbound Cube Van on Thompson Road. 

Mr. MERKLEY succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  The driver of the Cube van was not injured.

All Roads have been re-opened. 

SD&G OPP officers and OPP Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) are continuing with the investigation.

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