Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Woman dies in ATV accident

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A Crittenden County woman died in an ATV accident shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Mexico community about 5 miles south of Marion.

Lashalea Murray, 23, was apparently riding a four-wheeler alone on Mill Road behind her home on Ky. 70 when the accident happened.

Crittenden County Coroner Brad Gilbert pronounced Murray deceased at the scene.

Rescue personnel were dispatched to the location and a helicopter was ordered in flight toward the scene, but authorities said it was too late by the time anyone arrived.

Murray is the daughter of Gary Murray, pastor at Main Street Missionary Baptist Church in Marion.

Because no one saw the accident, Gilbert said it's uncertain exactly what happened.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.