Fatality in Manti

Published on June 23, 2008 at 11:34AM

Updated

(Manti) Authorities have released the name of a man who died in a rollover west of Manti on Sunday. Ronald Begay and two children were westbound on River Lane near the BMX track when the car left the road and rolled several times. Begay and one of the children were ejected during the accident. The other child was properly restrained, but had to be extricated from the vehicle. All three were taken to the Gunnison Valley Hospital where Begay later died. Both children are expected to recover completely. According to authorities, excessive speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the crash.