Northumberland OPP – Fatal ATV Collision in Trent Hills
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single all-terrain vehicle (ATV) collision in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
On October 10, 2026, shortly after 3:00 p.m., police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision on private property off County Road 8.
The lone rider, a 23-year-old resident of Trent Hills, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital before being airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma center.
OPP Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) members attended the scene to assist with the investigation.
The individual has since been pronounced deceased.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further informat ion will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone affected by this incident who wishes to access support services is encouraged to contact Peterborough Northumberland Victim Services at 1-888-822-7729 or online at Victim Services Peterborough Northumberland – Compassion. Support. Empowerment.
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