Mayfield man dies after ATV crash in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Mayfield man died after an all-terrain vehicle crash on Monday in Marshall County.

Luis Benitez, 30, of Mayfield was driving an ATV in Soldier Creek when it appears Benitez tried to drive up an embankment unsuccessfully and the ATV possibly overturned with the operator, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.

When Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies and medical personnel arrived on scene, life-saving efforts were taken to try to save Benitez.

Benitez was pronounced dead at the scene.

Alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the crash, according to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office was assisted by Marshall County EMS, West Marshall Fire Department, Marshal County Coroner’s Office, Marshall County 911 and numerous citizens.