Post Falls resident dies in ATV crash

A 29-year-old Post Falls man died on Saturday after an ATV crash in the remote back country of Kootenai County.

Vito E. Pistone died from injuries sustained during the crash at about 4:50 p.m. on Forest Service Road No. 413 near the Shoshone County line.

A preliminary investigation indicates that Pistone failed to negotiate a left curve while travelling eastbound, left the roadway and struck at least two trees. Pistone was not wearing a helmet.

It is also believed that Pistone was inexperienced with riding ATVs.

It does not appear alcohol was a factor.

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Forest Service and medical units from the Silver Valley area responded.

An investigation continues.