Father and son hospitalized after ATV crash in Welland

A 46-year-old man and his 9-year-old son were hospitalized Friday after the ATV they were riding crashed and rolled in a park in Welland.

Niagara police say they are investigating the incident which happened at Memorial Park around 2:40 p.m.

Officers say the man was driving the vehicle with the boy as a passenger when they lost control and rolled.

The 46-year-old man is reportedly suffering from life-threatening injuries while his son, the 9-year-old boy, has since been released from hospital.

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The collision reconstruction unit as well as the forensic services unit are assisting Niagara police with the investigation.

Police closed the park as well as a portion of Memorial Park Drive for several hours while investigators assess the scene.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009569.