KSP investigates deadly UTV crash in Knott County

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly UTV crash that happened Saturday afternoon in the Talcum community.

Troopers say the accident occurred just before 3 p.m. on Starfire Haul Road. According to the preliminary investigation, 43-year-old Michael Miller of Vest was driving a utility terrain vehicle when he lost control and the UTV overturned. Miller was ejected and died at the scene.

Officials say he was not wearing a seat belt or helmet at the time of the crash.

An autopsy has been scheduled, and toxicology results are pending as the investigation continues.

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