Sheriff's officials: 51-year-old man crashes his ATV and dies Tuesday in the Town of Salem

KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials responded to a fatal crash involving an ATV on Tuesday, July 1st.

It happened around 4:00 p.m. on Highway NN and Highway EW in the Town of Salem -- just northeast of Paddock Lake.

Sheriff's officials say a 51-year-old man was operating an ATV, when for an unknown reason, he crashed the ATV and suffered serious injuries.

A passerby came upon the crash scene and alerted authorities, but the man died at the scene.

The man, whom Sheriff's officials say was a resident of Kenosha County was not wearing a helmet.

His name is not being released at this time.

Sheriff's officials say there are no indications alcohol or drugs played a role in this incident -- but a Medical Examiner will be performing toxicology tests.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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