Man killed in ATV crash near Alberton

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 5:07 AM MST

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009 at 5:07 AM MST

MISSOULA - Authorities say a man was killed when he fainted and drove his all-terrain vehicle off of a 50-foot embankment near Alberton.

The Montana Highway Patrol says the man, whose name has not been released, was riding with a friend in the Moose Creek Road area when he crashed Tuesday afternoon.

Mineral County Sheriff Hugh Hopwood says the victim died from blunt force trauma.

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