Man, 28, dies after ATV collides with vehicle in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, N.B.

RCMP (file photo)

A 28-year-old man has died after his ATV collided with a vehicle in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, N.B., over the weekend.

Neguac RCMP officers responded to the two-vehicle collision on Peter’s Road just before 1 a.m. Saturday.

Police believe the ATV driver failed to stop and collided with the vehicle.

The Esgenoôpetitj First Nation man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say he died in hospital on Sunday.

The driver and passenger of the vehicle were not injured.

Police say both vehicles have been sent for a mechanical inspection.

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