Deadly ATV Accident in Clark County

By: KARK 4 News

Updated: October 1, 2012

Arkansas State Police report 29-year-old Rodney Aaron Cook of Alexander lost control of his ATV while going around a curve, spun around and struck a concrete base.

The ATV then overturned, landing on top of Cook.

The coroner pronounced him dead on the scene.

The accident happened on East 1st Street in Okolona. Officials say road conditions were wet at the time of the accident.

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