LITCHFIELD — Alcohol use is suspected in a Saturday evening all-terrain vehicle rollover in Harvey Township, according to a news release from Meeker County Sheriff Eric Cruze.
According to the release, Ashley Johnson, 34, of St. Joseph, was driving a Class 1 ATV on County Highway 16 when it rolled as she approached Minnesota Highway 22. She was transported to Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield and later air lifted to CentraCare — St. Cloud Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Richard Kielty, 57, of Watkins, and Richard Berg, 39, of Watkins, were traveling with Johnson on separate Class 1 ATVs. They were not involved in the crash and were not injured. Both were arrested for driving while impaired and were transported to the Meeker County Jail.
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The investigation is still active, as alcohol is also suspected in Johnson's crash.
Litchfield Rescue and Mayo Ambulance also responded to the incident reported at 5:53 p.m. Saturday.
