The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal off-road accident.

The accident occurred at about 4:15 Monday afternoon in the desert near the Fortuna Mine. YCSO's initial investigation revealed a 2021 Polaris RZR was westbound on an unmarked trail when it struck an embankment and rolled over. A passenger in the RZR was ejected and suffered fatal injuries. Authorities identified the passenger as Michael Paul, 58, of North Dakota. The accident remains under investigation.