Hibbing, MN (KROC AM News) - A northeast Minnesota man died after being trapped under an ATV that rolled and he became submerged in water.

The Minnesota State Patrol reports 60-year-old Martin Plaisted of Hibbing was driving the ATV in a ditch in rural Itasca County when he struck an elevated part of the ground and the vehicle rolled over.

According to the State Patrol report, “The driver was then trapped under the ATV and was submerged under water, suffering fatal injuries. “

The State Patrol says the accident is under investigation.

The deadly accident happened around 4:00 PM Saturday.

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