Dunnellon boy dies in ATV accident

A 10-year-old Dunnellon boy died on Sunday when the ATV he was driving overturned and ejected him.

According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, the boy was driving a 2004 Suzuki Vinson 500 ATV at “The Florida Highland Mudhole” west in the northeast section near SW 80^th Avenue in Marion County. For unknown reasons, the ATV overturned, ejecting the boy.

Emergency responders transported the boy to Advent Health Medical Facility where he was pronounced dead.