WRIGHT COUNTY, Iowa -- One person was killed and another was injured during an ATV incident in Wright County.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred Saturday just after 3:10 a.m. near Highway 3 along the Boone River, near Goldfield.

A John Deere gator was traveling near the river when it's occupants misjudged how close it was to the river. The gator made a significant drop from the river bank causing the ATV to enter the water, ISP says.

Authorities say both the driver and the passenger were thrown from the vehicle. The passenger, a 20-year-old, was trapped under the ATV causing fatal injuries. The driver, a 21-year-old, was injured.

The condition of the driver, as well as the names of both involved in the incident, are being withheld at this time.

The Iowa State Patro

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