Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating a fatal ATV crash that claimed the life of a Cumberland County woman.

RCMP say they responded to a 9-1-1 call around 7:30 p.m., Friday on Lawrence Road in Fort Lawrence, N.S.

Police say the lone driver of the ATV was driving through a field when she lost control of the vehicle which caused it to flip over and land on her. 

A 53-year-old Fort Lawrence woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family.