11yo Dead After Ejection From Off-Road Vehicle Near Capreol

A pre-teen's died after being ejected from an off-road vehicle over the weekend.

Greater Sudbury Police say they responded to the single vehicle collision north of Capreol around 12:20 pm Monday afternoon, finding that two individuals were riding in a side-by-side when the driver lost control, and the 11-year-old passenger was ejected.

While the youth was airlifted to hospital, they were pronounced deceased - the youth's name and other information will not be released, out of respect for the family's wishes.

­The Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Traffic Safety Unit's continuing to investigate.