Hardin County Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal ATV crash

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal ATV crash.

According to HCSO, deputies responded to a reported single-vehicle ATV collision in the 600 block of Puckett Road on Oct. 23.

Investigators say an adult male was traveling west on Puckett Road when he lost control of the ATV and exited the roadway.

The driver was ejected from the ATV. Authorities say the driver was not wearing a helmet.

Emergency personnel airlifted the driver to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment. He was later pronounced dead.

Authorities have not released the man’s identity.