North Bay OPP marking Snowmobile Safety Week
The North Bay OPP is out on the trails promoting safe, responsible riding for this Snowmobile Safety Week (Feb. 9-16).
Provincial police say riders can expect to see officers on the trails throughout the week, supporting safe, responsible snowmobiling across the region.
They say their message is simple:
• No impaired riding
• Controlling your speed
• Wearing approved helmets and warm protective gear
• Staying on marked OFSC trails
• Planning ahead and checking conditions
The OPP says snowmobiling is a big part of winter in Northern Ontario and safe choices help make sure everyone gets home at the end of the day.
Meantime, the Almaguin Highlands OPP is investigating a fatal snowmobile collision on the weekend.
Police say at 2 pm on Saturday emergency crews responded to a report of a snowmobile colliding into a tree on a Trail in Kearney.
They say the driver, a 51-year-old man from Whitby was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to call the Almaguin Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
