Two men were seriously injured Wednesday night after a dune buggy rolled over on a rural trail in Clarington. The incident occurred around 9:25 p.m. near the intersection of 10th Concession Road and Bowmanville Avenue, close to the Burketon Station area.
According to Durham Police, the off-road vehicle was being driven on a dirt trail when the driver lost control, causing the buggy to flip. Both occupants were initially transported to local hospitals before being airlifted to a trauma centre in Toronto in life-threatening condition. Their conditions have since been upgraded to stable.
Investigators believe speed played a role in the crash. The Durham Regional Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit is continuing to look into the incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact their Traffic Services Branch.