Former Utah congressman killed in ATV accident

[Ghost in the Machine]

Former Utah congressman killed in ATV accident
Published: 4/19/09, 8:05 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Former Utah congressman Bill Orton died in an ATV accident when his machine flipped over on a sand dune at Little Sahara Recreation Area. He was 60.

Juab County Sheriff Alden Orme told The Associated Press that Orton died almost immediately of his injuries about 4 p.m. Saturday.

Orton, a Democrat, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 1997. He ran an unsuccessful campaign for Utah governor in 2000.

Orme said Orton was riding alone when his all-terrain vehicle crested a sand dune and the machine crashed, flipping over on him.


Orton, who was wearing a helmet, was among thousands of four-wheel enthusiasts at the popular park, "a fun but dangerous place to ride," the sheriff said.

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[Fire_Medic_Dave]

1. ATV's can be very dangerous.

[liberalmuse]

2. Shit.

:(