OPP Make 2nd Appeal to Witnesses/Involved Suspects

A Leamington man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after confronting a group of 4-6 trespassers operating All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) on his farm property.

 The incident occurred on Saturday September 21, 2019, at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Mersea Road 5 in Leamington.

One of the ATV’s, described as an ATV “Outlander” struck the victim during a confrontation between the victim and the riders. There was also a “mini-bike” style vehicle within the group of ATV riders. The operators were described as male between the ages of 25 and 40 years of age with none wearing helmets.

 Shortly after this incident, these ATV’s left the area and it is believed that one of them was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle in the 400 block of Road 5.

 The OPP is asking the involved ATV operators or any witnesses to the altercation or the aforementioned collision that can help to identify those involved to come forward to speak with police.

 Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 519-326-2544 or 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.