One person was rushed to hospital following an ATV crash near New Bothwell over the weekend.

On Saturday at approximately 12:25 am, St. Pierre RCMP responded to the crash along Crown Valley Road, approximately 1.5 kilometres east of New Bothwell. It is believed the ATV was travelling west when the driver lost control, went into the ditch and rolled the machine onto its side.

Police say the 30-year-old male driver from New Bothwell was not hurt. However, his passenger, a 23-year-old female was flown to hospital by STARS air ambulance with serious injuries.

The driver of the ATV provided a breath sample and registered a warning. His blood alcohol level was between .05 and .079. He was issued a three day suspension and the vehicle has been impounded for three days.

The investigation is ongoing.