Woman dies in ATV accident

A 42-year-old woman died on Friday, Nov. 12 in an ATV accident.

According to Jess Mullenmeister, Sergeant with the Rice County Sheriff’s Department, Sara White, 42, died when she was thrown from an ATV while it was being towed. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident at 30th St. W and Cass Ave. at approximately 12:23 p.m.

White was in the driver’s seat without a helmet when the accident occurred, the report said.

White was transported by ambulance to Fairview Ridges Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

The Rice County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Elko New Market Police Department, and the Elko Fire and Rescue Department.