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Phoenix teen killed in Overgaard UTV crash

The Navajo County Sheriff's Office says Joseph Brinkman, 14, of Phoenix was killed in a UTV accident in Overgaard on Labor Day.

<p>A UTV landed on top of a Phoenix teen in Overgaard Sept. 5, 2016, killing him.</p>

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.

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