Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services were called to assist after two snowmobiles collided on Rice Lake, south of the First Nation Territory of Hiawatha. The collision occurred on February 16, 2020 at approximately 10:50 p.m.
Approximately fifteen people were travelling together on snowmobiles when the collision occurred. A male suffered serious injuries and was transported to a Toronto area hospital by Ornge Air Ambulance. A female suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Two males travelling separately attended the scene due to a large fire resulting from the snowmobiles colliding. Members of the group became angry at the males and assaulted them.
Members trained in Collision Reconstruction attended to measure and document the scene.
Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed or has any information regarding this incident. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line (888) 310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers.
