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Hunter Killed In Becker County ATV Accident

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A 55-year-old Florida man died Saturday after he was pinned under his ATV while traveling to a hunting site in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Becker County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities responded to the accident at about 8:31 a.m. Saturday. The Becker County Sheriff's Office said it received a 911 call that a man was trapped under his ATV while traveling to his hunting site near Whaley's Resort Road east of County Highway 35. The ATV rolled onto him and pinned him, authorities said.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Michael Anthony Diieso of North Palm Beach, Fla.

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