ATV driver dies in collision with tractor-trailer

A 61-year-old man from Nicolas Denysdied on Monday when his ATV collided with an oncoming tractor-trailer truck, RCMP said.

The crash happened at around 10:15 p.m. onNicolasDenysRoad in NicolasDenys, northwest of Bathurstin Gloucester County.

The man died on scene as a result of his injuries. The driver of the truck was not injured, police said.

Speed and failing to stop at a stop sign are believed to be factors in the collision,RCMP said in a news release on Tuesday.

AnRCMPcollision reconstructionist was onsceneand is assisting with the investigation.