Tributes continue to pour in on social media after the death of a Miramichi teen.
Thirteen-year-old Evan McFarlane was a highly recognized athlete, with talents in many sports including baseball, and hockey.
He died on Sunday.
There are social media posts sending condolences from teams including the Moncton Wildcats, Hockey and Baseball New Brunswick and the Miramichi Timberwolves.
Chatham Senior Ironmen and baseball community is saddened to hear of the passing of Evan McFarlane. Evan was a player in the Miramichi Twins organization. Our condolences go out to Evan’s family, friends and teammates. @MiramichiTwins @_Baseball_NB #ChathamIronmen #Miramichi pic.twitter.com/28pkjqJAIm
— IronmenBaseball (@ChathamIronmen) May 23, 2022
Hockey New Brunswick would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Evan McFarlane, who passed away yesterday.
Evan was a player on the Northern Moose U15 AAA team this season. pic.twitter.com/4uBQFyqG1w
— Hockey NB (@HockeyNB) May 23, 2022
The Titan would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Evan McFarlane, who passed away yesterday.
Le Titan tient à offrir ses condoléances à la famille, aux amis, et aux coéquipiers d’Evan McFarlane, décédé hier. pic.twitter.com/RPVL8qJHMi
— Titan d’Acadie-Bathurst (@ABTitan) May 23, 2022
Two youth were injured in an ATV accident on Friday night on the trails in Miramichi.
One was airlifted to the IWK with life threatening injuries, while the other was treated and released from hospital.
Miramichi Police confirmed on Tuesday that the 13-year-old died of his injuries.
Police said the crash remains under investigation.
With files from Brad Perry and Tara Clow
Media Update – Fatal ATV Accident
May, 24th 2022 pic.twitter.com/EXozjTztSk— Miramichi Police (@CityMirPolice) May 24, 2022