CHRIS BELL CALHOUN'S FIRST 2009 FATALITY - Vehicle Crashes On Enon Straight

(03/05/2009)

Victim's vehicle was total loss
in fatal crash on Enon Straight

Bronco struck road bank to right, crashing
over 400 feet down highway after loss of control

A 21-year-old Creston man was killed Wednesday evening when his vehicle went out of control on Rt. 7, Russett Road, about 5 p.m.

Authorities say Chris Bell died instantly after impact, likely thrown from his Ford SUV.

Calhoun Deputy Sheriff J. D. Smith said "Speed was definitely a factor," in the fatality.

After the first impact, Bell's vehicle traveled and crashed again, 430 feet down the highway before coming to rest.

He was traveling toward Russett.

The accident happened on the Enon Straight, one of the county's few straight sections of highway.

Calhoun coroner Stacey Harlow was called to the scene.

Calhoun EMS and the Grantsville VFD also responded.

Funeral arrangements will be completed at the Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville.

Calhoun Deputy Sheriff J. D. Smith
investigating cause of crash