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Man Killed After ATV Strikes Deer

Last updated on Monday, May 16, 2016

(DAVIESS CO.) - A Cannelburg man was killed after the ATV he was driving struck a deer and threw him from the vehicle.

According to Indiana Conservation officers, 24-year-old Logan Craney was traveling northbound on County Road 1000 E around 9:40 p.m. Friday night when his 2015 Polaris ATV struck a deer in the roadway. The ATV overturned, throwing Craney from the vehicle.

Craney was pronounced dead at the scene by the Daviess County Coroner.

Craney was not wearing a helmet or protective equipment which Conservation Officers strongly encourage while operating ATV's.

Alcohol may be a contributing factor and the accident is still being investigated.

For more information on ATV safety visit www.offroad-ed.com/indiana

Responding agencies included, Indiana Conservation Officers, Daviess County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Medical, Davies County Coroner's Office, and Cannelburg and Montgomery first responders.

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