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Four Young People Killed in ATV and Commercial Vehicle Crash on Highway 11 Near Moonbeam

Police are seeking witnesses in a continuing investigation.

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 3:20 a.m. Saturday on Highway 11 near Moonbeam, north of Timmins, and involved an ATV and a commercial vehicle.
  • The victims were a 16-year-old and two 18-year-olds from Moonbeam and a 20-year-old from Kapuskasing, all pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police have not released the names of those who died.
  • Investigators say the probe remains active and ask anyone who witnessed the collision to contact the OPP.
  • Community leaders in Moonbeam and Kapuskasing reported that residents are mourning the loss of the young people.