A barrel racing accident has claimed the life of an out of town woman who was competing in the Baker Rodeo, according to police.
Police said the incident took place just after 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Baker Area Community Center off of Highway 4.
Authorities said the initial indications are that the 56-year-old woman leaving down an exit ramp when her horse suddenly moved, causing the rider to hit a pole.Deputies said the fence shown in the photo was not up at the time of the incident and OCSO is currently conducting an investigation.Download the FOX10 Weather App. Get life-saving severe weather warnings and alerts for your location no matter where you are.
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