News release
Snowmobile Crash Critically Injures Queens County Man
March 8, 2026
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Hazelbrook, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP
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Queens District RCMP responded to a Snowmobile crash that left a 37-year-old with life threatening injuries. Lack of helmet use and speed appear to be factors in this crash.
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 12:38 p.m., emergency services responded to a report of a single‑vehicle snowmobile crash on a private driveway off the Trans‑Canada Highway in Hazelbrook. The operator, who was riding alone on their own property, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. Initial investigation indicates the snowmobile was travelling at a high rate of speed before crashing. The operator sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. This is the second serious snowmobile single vehicle crash this weekend with the first being just the night before. This investigation is ongoing.
“This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of helmets,” said Corporal Gavin Moore, the Media Relations Officer for the PEI RCMP. “Whether you’re riding an ATV, motorcycle, or snowmobile—on a trail, roadway, or even your own property—wearing a helmet is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent serious injury or death.”
The RCMP urges all riders to:
- Always wear a properly fitted, certified helmet, regardless of distance travelled or riding location.
- Operate at safe speeds appropriate for conditions and terrain.