Woman dies in ATV crash in Martinsburg

TOWN OF MARTINSBURG, New York (WWNY) - A woman has died following a Town of Martinsburg ATV crash.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office says on Saturday a four-wheeler was driving north on Swernicki Road when the vehicle exited the roadway and hit a utility pole.

The Sheriff’s Office says Gene Clark was thrown from the ATV and injured his leg while the other passenger, Kim Clark, was taken to Lewis County General Hospital where she passed away from her injuries.

Officials say they do not believe that alcohol or excessive speeds were factors in the crash.

The crash is under investigation.