July 30, 2012 in Region

Newport man killed in ATV accident

From staff reports
 

A Newport man was killed Sunday when he hit a cable above the road while riding an ATV on private property.

Jack Roy Dalton, 38, was riding his 2007 Suzuki ATV around 9:40 p.m. on Coyote Trail Road about nine miles north of Newport.

He died at the scene after hitting the cable, a news release from the Washington State Patrol said.

He was not wearing a helmet and investigators believe alcohol was a factor, the release said.

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