Charges Pending in ATV Accident



NEW ULM-September 24, 2012-(KMKO)-A 48-year-old woman was injured in an ATV accident Saturday near New Ulm.  The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office says Barbara Marti was a passenger on a John Deer Gator driven on the grounds of the Morgan Creek Vineyard by 41-year-old Shawn Hearn.  Marti reportedly fell off the vehicle when Hearn was backing up.  The vehicle then ran over the woman about 6:00 pm.  She was taken to the New Ulm Medical Center.   Authorities say alcohol was a factor, and Hearn could face DUI charges.

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