ATV accident near Lava kills Utah man

Summary

Steven Toone was riding on Smith Canyon Road when he lost control and crashed.

Story Published: Mar 11, 2010 at 8:59 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 11, 2010 at 8:59 AM MDT

ATV accident near Lava kills Utah man
LAVA HOT SPRINGS - An ATV accident turned fatal for a Utah man Wednesday night.

Steven Toone was heading northbound on Smith Canyon Road near Lava Hot Springs on his ATV when he lost control on a slick, snow covered road.

Toone was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Idaho State Police are investigating the accident.

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