Lewiston man killed in horse riding accident

A 58-year-old Lewiston man was killed Wednesday night at a horse racing track in Lewiston after his horse reportedly fell on him.According to emergency radio traffic the incident happened just after 6:05 p.m. at the track near Center and Main streets in Lewiston. Dennis Dahle was riding the horse when it apparently got spooked and fell on him.Several witnesses were in the area and tended to Dahle, who reportedly was not breathing, as emergency officials were called to the scene. Dahle was taken to the Logan Regional Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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