Houston County Man Dies in ATV Accident

6:49 PM, Aug 9, 2012   |    comments
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A Houston County man died early Thursday morning after an accident involving a 4-wheeler.

According to Houston County coroner Danny Galpin, 23 year old Willis Varner and a friend were riding the ATVs on Highway 247 near Kovac Road.

Galpin said it's not clear exactly how, but both Varner and his friend crashed just before 3 a.m.

Varner had a severe head injury and died at the scene.

Galpin said he does not suspect alcohol to be involved in the accident.