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MONITEAU COUNTY - According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 13-year-old Matthew Merrill of California, MO lost control of his ATV sometime around 1:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Merrill failed to negotiate a curve, causing him to run off of Birdhaven Road, 1.2 miles north of Pea Ridge Road. He struck a tree and was ejected from the ATV. Merrill was taken to Western Regional Fire Station and pronounced dead at 2:00 p.m.

The report indicates that vehicle safety devices were used.

Posted by: Beth Stanifer

Published: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 3:47 AM
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 12:13 PM
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