According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, an automobile accident on Sunday, March 4, 2018 claimed the life of a Nancy, Kentucky resident.

At approximately 6:31 PM Sunday evening, Deputy Zach Mayfield responded to a 911 call of a single vehicle accident four miles west of Nancy on Highway 1664.

Upon arrival at the scene, Deputy Mayfield found a single vehicle and one victim of the accident.

Investigation at the scene determined that the 2013 Honda Fit was located just off the roadway and its driver, Gary R. Howell, age 40 of Nancy, Kentucky on the ground some distance from the vehicle.  Further investigation revealed that the Honda was westbound on 1664 when he lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over several times ejecting the driver.

Mr. Howell was pronounced dead at the scene by Pulaski County Deputy Coroner Danny Karriker.

Assisting officers at the scene were Constable Danny Weddle, the Faubush Fire Department, and Pulaski County EMS.

Speed and alcohol may have been contributing factors in the cause of the accident. The accident remains under investigation by the Sheriff's Office and the Coroner's Office.