OVERGAARD, Ariz. - The Navajo County Sheriff's Office says Joseph Brinkman, 14, of Phoenix was killed in a UTV accident in Overgaard on Labor Day.
Brinkman was driving a 2006 Yamaha with a passenger when he tried to come to a stop.
However, the UTV's rear tires dug into the asphalt, causing Brinkman to fall off.
NCSO said he was not wearing a seat belt or a helmet.
The UTV continued to roll and landed directly on Brinkman.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to NCSO.
