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Distracted driving led to rollover: Hay River RCMP

A Chevrolet Tracker was still flipped on its back as of Sept. 19 following a single-motor vehicle accident on Mackenzie Highway last week.
Simon Whitehouse
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The Tracker, which appeared dark green in colour and with a four-door style, was flipped several feet away from the highway. It was marked with yellowknife caution tape and still sitting in the spot on Sept. 19, days after the incident. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo

A Chevrolet Tracker was still flipped on its back as of Sept. 19 following a single-motor vehicle accident on Mackenzie Highway last week.

According to police, Hay River RCMP and fire and emergency services responded to the report of the vehicle completely rolled over, Sept. 15.

Upon arrival, the driver admitted to using a cellphone while driving and was ticketed, according to NWT RCMP spokesperson Marie York Condon.

Alcohol was not a factor in the case and the person was treated for minor injuries.