Alcohol, speed contributed to fatal ATV crash

Indiana Conservation Officers believe alcohol, speed and lack of a helmet contributed to an ATV crash that took a Marengo man’s life Tuesday evening.

Clinton Neal, 34, of Marengo, died after crashing his ATV on Ross Road, outside of Marengo in Crawford County.

Neal was riding a Polaris ATV with a friend at about 8:30 p.m. when he lost control, drove into a ditch and flipped the ATV. Neal was ejected and struck a tree. He was not wearing a helmet.

Alcohol and excessive speed are believed to have been contributing factors; Toxicology results are pending. The incident remains under investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers.

Assisting agencies at the scene included the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, Marengo Fire Department, Crawford County EMS, and the Crawford County Coroner’s Office.

Indiana Conservation Officers strongly encourage riders to always wear a helmet and necessary safety equipment when operating an ATV.