Kentucky State Police investigating death of man found near burned vehicle in Taylor County

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are conducting a death investigation after a burned vehicle and a deceased man were found in Taylor County.

Authorities say KSP Post 15 was contacted by Taylor County Dispatch just after 12:45 p.m. Friday to help with the case on Gaddis Ridge Road. According to the preliminary investigation, the man’s body was discovered outside the burned vehicle.

An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday at the State Medical Examiner’s Office. This remains an active investigation.