KSP investigates fatal crash in Knox County

CANNON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan were dispatched to North Ky 11 in the Cannon area of Knox County in regards to a fatal crash around 11 Sunday night.

A preliminary investigation discovered that a vehicle was traveling south on Ky 11 when it dropped off the shoulder, over-corrected, then crossed the center line into the northbound lanes before leaving the road, hitting an embankment, and overturning.

The vehicle was operated by 25 year-old Robert Jackson of Cannon, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jackson was ejected from the vehicle when it overturned; he was not wearing a seat-belt.

Drugs and alcohol are not suspected at this time.

The crash is still under investigation by KSP.