A 25-year-old Chattooga County man lost his life Saturday night following a fatal ATV accident on West Armuchee Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

John Hunter was identified as the victim in the incident. Authorities stated that Hunter was traveling on West Armuchee Road when he reportedly lost control of his Polaris UTV and subsequently struck a guardrail.

The accident was discovered by motorists in the area, who promptly notified emergency services. The Georgia State Patrol received the 911 call approximately two minutes after midnight, early Sunday morning.

The Georgia State Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. Officials have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.