ATV rollover on Brundy Avenue in Timmins sends driver to hospital; police lay charge and issue licence suspension

An ATV driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a rollover on Brundy Avenue in Timmins at about 8:57 p.m. on July 20, 2026, Timmins police say. Police say their investigation led to a charge of failure or refusal to comply with a demand, and a separate ATV operator receiving a driver’s licence suspension after registering 50 mgs of alcohol or over.

The incident and the subsequent enforcement action involve off-road vehicle use in Timmins, where ATVs may be operated in certain areas. Police also used the report to restate that impaired operation of an ATV is illegal.

According to the Timmins Police Service, officers responded to Brundy Avenue after receiving reports of an ATV rollover.

Police say the ATV driver was transported to hospital for treatment.

While investigating, officers interacted with two other ATV operators who had been riding with the injured driver, police said.

Police say one individual was charged with failure or refusal to comply with a demand.

A third ATV operator received a driver’s licence suspension after registering 50 mgs of alcohol or over, according to police.

In the same statement, Timmins police said operating an ATV after consuming alcohol or drugs is illegal, and said ATVs provide little protection in a collision or rollover.