Late Saturday morning, the Municipality was advised of a snowmobile accident that occurred late in the evening of Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in the Poison Lake area of rural Cumberland County. Sadly, the victim succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
The Collingwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene along with other first responders.
An incident involving a fire truck operated by department, at the scene, is under investigation by the RCMP.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the incident has stepped aside from all duties in the Department pending the outcome of the investigation.
The Municipality wishes to express its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man who passed away.
As the investigation is ongoing and, more importantly, out of respect for the family of the deceased, the Municipality will be making no further comments at this time.