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Friends find man after fatal ATV crash near Nanaimo River Road

A 38-year-old man died early Sunday after his all-terrain vehicle rolled over on a Nanaimo River Road property. The man, who had not been seen for several hours, was found by two friends about 5:30 a.m.
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A 38-year-old man died early Sunday after his all-terrain vehicle rolled over on a Nanaimo River Road property.

The man, who had not been seen for several hours, was found by two friends about 5:30 a.m.

They attempted emergency first aid and called 911, Nanaimo RCMP said. However, the man was dead when B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics arrived.

Police said the man’s family has been notified.

The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating the cause of death, which is believed to have happened between 12:30 and 5:30 a.m.