Accidental Death In Sevier County

Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, Sevier County Dispatch received a call reporting an individual in a UTV was in an accident and emergency medical help was needed. Upon arrival it was discovered that 82-year-old James Allen of Richfield had been struck by a bullet. He was airlifted by medical helicopter to Utah Valley Medical Center where he later passed away. According to Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis, “the bullet was fired by DJ Ence of Elsinore who was shooting at a skunk. Due to some environmental conditions the UTV was not seen or heard until after the shot and the UTV veered off the canal road and across a field.” No other information has been released at this time with Sheriff Curtis stating, “at this time the evidence and statements are still being processed. We will release more details as soon as the case is closed.”