Gilbert man critically injured after ATV crash in McKinley Township

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV accident that left a 40-year-old man from rural Gilbert with life-threatening injuries late Wednesday night.

Deputies were called to Grand Avenue in McKinley Township around 10:15 p.m. on November 12th, where they found the man semi-responsive on the ground beside his ATV. Officials say he had been riding alone, and the crash was not witnessed. Friends discovered him after returning from watching the Northern Lights; the man had left the group earlier on his ATV.

Investigators say he was not wearing a helmet, and alcohol is believed to be a factor.

The man was treated at the scene and airlifted to a medical facility. His name has not been released pending family notification.

Multiple agencies assisted, including local first responders, fire departments, ambulance services, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and air medical crews.