1 dead, 1 injured after Knott County utility vehicle crash

VEST, Ky. – State authorities are investigating a fatal Knott County crash.

Kentucky State Police says troopers responded to the crash on Friday afternoon at Mine Made Adventure Park in the Vest community.

KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that a utility terrain vehicle, operated by 44-year-old Lance Walters of Ohio, was traveling on an off-road trail. Walters tried to avoid a rock on the trail, causing the vehicle to go off the trail and over a steep embankment. KSP says the vehicle overturned multiple times.

Walters was pronounced dead at the scene.

KSP says a passenger was transported for non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators say seat belts were in use during the crash, but helmets were not.

Toxicology reports are pending.

The investigation is ongoing.