Cheshire Man Dies In ATV Crash

CHESHIRE, CT — A Cheshire man died after an ATV crash Sunday morning in Harwinton, according to state police.

Troop L received a 911 call at about 9:15 a.m. reporting a man in cardiac arrest at The High Riders Snowmobile Club on Bissell Road in Harwinton, according to police.

Police said further investigation revealed that James Delevieleuse, 61, was riding an ATV in a heavily wooded area when it flipped over. Delevieleuse was ejected from the vehicle and struck a nearby tree. He sustained fatal injuries to his face, head and neck, police said.

Delevieleuse was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, according to police.

Police said no foul play is suspected and the case remains under investigation pending the results of an autopsy.