Post Falls resident killed in ATV crash

A Post Falls man died on Saturday after an ATV crash in the backcountry of Kootenai County.

Vito E. Pistone, 29, 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.

An investigation continues.