The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash near Hope on Sept. 8, 2013.

He is Clayton Richard Ellison, aged 31, from Mission.

Mr. Ellison was driving an ATV on a remote gas pipeline road about 50 kilometres north of Hope on the afternoon of Sept. 8 when the ATV left the road and went over a steep rock embankment. Mr. Ellison was deceased at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Ellison has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9253