Rhino rollover accident kills Victorville man
November 12th, 2008 by Emily Marsh
In Victorville, Calif., a 56-year-old man died when his 2008 Yamaha Rhino ran off the road. Mikhail Ayrapetyan begin riding his vehicle Oct. 18 around 4 p.m., according to the Daily Press. The newspaper reports family and friends began searching for Ayrapetyan when he did not return to their base camp.
Friends and family located his body in Adelanto after they searched the area for 45 minutes. Arapetyan was thrown out of his ATV after driving on a rough trail. His body became intertwined with the left front side of the ATV and was then dragged across the trail.
Arapetyan was driving at an unknown speed with no helmet and no seatbelt. At this time, alcohol and drugs are not considered to be a factor.