Fenton, IL — A fatal ATV accident claimed the life of a 63-year-old man early Thursday morning in western Whiteside County.
At approximately 3:30 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle ATV crash on Mellotts Road, west of Fenton. Authorities said a Polaris Sportsman ATV, driven by Larry Hill, was traveling west when it struck a deer, causing Hill to lose control and crash into a nearby tree.
Hill was pronounced dead at the scene by the Whiteside County Coroner's Office. Emergency response included assistance from the Morrison Fire Department, Morrison EMS, the Coroner's Office, and Hunter's Towing.
Sheriff John Booker expressed condolences to Hill's family and friends. The incident remains under investigation.