Chelan County Sheriff(CCSD) - Sheriff Mike Harum reports on September 25th at 1850 hours deputies responded to an ATV accident on a new section of the Lester Sage Hills Trail, off Horselake Road in Wenatchee.

The victim had been injured after the ATV she was riding flipped over backwards, landing on her.  The location of the accident was about 2 miles on the trail from Horselake Road.  Friends with the victim began CPR as Rivercom dispatchers gave CPR instruction via cell phone.

Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Ballard Ambulance and Chelan County Fire District #1 responded.  Medics responded to the scene on foot while deputies gathered ORV resources and transported additional rescue members to the scene on Chelan County Sheriff’s Office ATV’s.

Medics arriving at the scene determined the victim deceased due to severe trauma to her upper torso.  Further medical injuries are not known at this time. Further accident investigation is ongoing and will continue during daylight hours.

Chelan County Coroner Wayne Harris arrived on location at the trailhead and took control of the deceased.  Coroner Harris will notify next of kin.